Ausar Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA, drafted fifth overall in 2023. This news archive tag compiles news articles, interviews, and updates covering his path from a five-star recruit at Pine Crest School, to back-to-back Overtime Elite championships with the City Reapers, to his current role in Detroit. Coverage includes his rookie season milestones, the 2023–24 campaign shortened by a blood clot, his first NBA playoff appearance in 2025, and his 2025–26 breakout as the league’s steals leader and an NBA All-Defensive First Team selection.
