Amen Thompson
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Amiez XLNC "Amen" Thompson ( ə-MEN EK-sə-lənss TOM-sən; born January 30, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played basketball for Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he was rated a five-star recruit by ESPN and won a state title. Thompson bypassed his senior year of high school to sign with OTE, where he played for two seasons and helped his team win the league title while earning All-OTE First Team honors in 2023. He was selected 4th overall in the 2023 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. He is the twin brother of basketball player Ausar Thompson.
Infobox
2023
→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Position
Shooting guard / small forward
League
NBA
Born
(2003-01-30) January 30, 2003 (age 22)Oakland, California, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight
200 lb (91 kg)
High school
Pine Crest(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
NBA draft
2023: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Drafted by
Houston Rockets
Playing career
2021–present
2021–2022
Team OTE
2022–2023
City Reapers
2023–present
Houston Rockets
Tables
College recruiting information · High school career › Recruiting
Amen Thompson PG / SG / SF
Amen Thompson PG / SG / SF
Name
Amen Thompson PG / SG / SF
Hometown
Fort Lauderdale, FL
School
Pine Crest (FL)
Height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight
195 lb (88 kg)
Commit date
—
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (90)
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (90)
Name
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (90)
Overall recruit ranking:
Overall recruit ranking:
Name
Overall recruit ranking:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
Name
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Amen Thompson PG / SG / SF | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Pine Crest (FL) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | — | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (90) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: | ||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: | ||||||
· Career statistics › NBA › Regular season
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Houston
GP
62
GS
23
MPG
22.4
FG%
536
3P%
138
FT%
684
RPG
6.6
APG
2.6
SPG
1.3
BPG
6
PPG
9.5
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
Houston
GP
69
GS
42
MPG
32.2
FG%
557
3P%
275
FT%
684
RPG
8.2
APG
3.8
SPG
1.4
BPG
1.3
PPG
14.1
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
131
GP
65
GS
27.6
MPG
549
FG%
221
3P%
684
FT%
7.4
RPG
3.3
APG
1.3
SPG
1.0
BPG
11.9
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2023–24 | Houston | 62 | 23 | 22.4 | 536 | 138 | 684 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 6 | 9.5 |
| 2024–25 | Houston | 69 | 42 | 32.2 | 557 | 275 | 684 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 14.1 |
| Career | 131 | 65 | 27.6 | 549 | 221 | 684 | 7.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 11.9 | |
· Career statistics › NBA › Playoffs
2025
2025
Year
2025
Team
Houston
GP
7
GS
7
MPG
33.0
FG%
494
3P%
250
FT%
694
RPG
6.9
APG
3.3
SPG
1.7
BPG
9
PPG
15.7
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
7
GP
7
GS
33.0
MPG
494
FG%
250
3P%
694
FT%
6.9
RPG
3.3
APG
1.7
SPG
9
BPG
15.7
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2025 | Houston | 7 | 7 | 33.0 | 494 | 250 | 694 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 9 | 15.7 |
| Career | 7 | 7 | 33.0 | 494 | 250 | 694 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 9 | 15.7 | |
References
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- "Amen Thompson, 2022 Point Guard"https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/amen-thompson-260426?view=pv
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- "Elite twins Amen and Ausar Thompson skip college to join the Overtime Elite program"https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Amen-Thompson-Ausar-Thompson-commitment-Overtime-Elite-professional-pro-route-165746766/
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- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/nba/2022/03/07/overtime-elite-thompson-twins-daily-cover
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- "Amen Thompson named OTE Player of the Week"https://overtimeelite.com/articles/83f18057-c9a9-4f28-b926-2592e600c537
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- ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401584694
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