Kingston, Jamaica — Rising NBA stars and twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson are in the process of acquiring Jamaican citizenship, a move that could see them represent the island nation in future international basketball competitions, including the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics.
The 22-year-old twins, though born in the United States, are eligible for Jamaican citizenship through their father. The process, according to Observer sources, is expected to be completed without complications.
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Amen Thompson, who made headlines this season after earning a spot on the NBA All-Defensive First Team with the Houston Rockets, and Ausar Thompson, who played a key role in leading the Detroit Pistons to their first playoff appearance in six years, are among the most exciting young talents in the league.
Their potential inclusion in the Jamaican national team represents a major advancement for the island’s basketball program. This development follows the successful recruitment of Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, who also pledged his international future to Jamaica.
The Jamaica Basketball Association, in collaboration with the Bob Marley Foundation, is organizing a public meet-and-greet event with the twins this Sunday in Kingston, signaling both community engagement and official support for their integration into the national program.
If the Thompsons take to the court in Jamaican colors, it would mark a pivotal moment for Jamaican basketball, which has long sought to harness international diaspora talent to boost its competitiveness on the global stage. With preparations already underway for regional qualifiers and potential Olympic participation, the addition of the Thompson twins could prove transformational for the island’s sporting ambitions.
