Villanova
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Scout Report
When you watch film of the nation's top shooting guards, you rarely see a 6-5 frame moving with the fluidity of someone three inches shorter. That combination of size and guard skills has college coaches burning up the phone lines to Atlanta.
Background
Oumiddoch grew up in Arlington, Virginia, developing his game in the competitive DMV basketball scene before making the bold move to Overtime Elite. The transition from traditional high school basketball to OTE's professional development model speaks to his ambition and confidence in his abilities. Playing in Atlanta's state-of-the-art facility, he's been immersed in a culture that prioritizes skill development and preparing players for the highest levels of basketball.
Playing Style
Oumiddoch operates as a pure scorer who understands how to create offense within a team structure. His length allows him to get clean looks over smaller defenders, while his handle keeps bigger wings honest when they try to press up. He's patient in his shot selection, preferring to work into rhythm rather than force contested attempts early in possessions. Defensively, his wingspan disrupts passing lanes and his lateral quickness allows him to stay in front of most perimeter players. The decision-making that separates good scorers from great ones is evident in his film - he knows when to hunt his shot and when to move the ball. At OTE, playing alongside elite talent like Quinton Wilson and Anderson Diaz has forced him to pick his spots carefully rather than dominating the ball.
Strengths
The shooting stroke is what catches your eye first - smooth release with consistent form that translates across all three levels. His size advantage over most shooting guards is real, and he uses it intelligently rather than settling for contested jumpers. The basketball IQ shows up in his movement without the ball, finding seams in defenses and creating easy scoring opportunities for teammates. What separates him from other scorers is his ability to impact winning even when shots aren't falling, whether that's through timely rebounds or smart defensive rotations.
Areas to Watch
Adding functional strength will help him finish through contact more consistently and defend bigger wings at the college level. His playmaking for others is solid but could become a weapon if he continues developing his passing vision in pick-and-roll situations.
Player Comparison
His game reminds me of a young Buddy Hield - that smooth shooting stroke, high basketball IQ, and ability to score efficiently without dominating possessions. Like Hield, he's got the size to play either guard position and the shooting touch that translates immediately to college basketball.
Recruitment
Villanova locked him up in what many consider a steal for Jay Wright's program, beating out quality programs like Oregon, Illinois, and USC in the process. The Wildcats' track record of developing guards and their system that emphasizes ball movement and three-point shooting made this a natural fit. With his commitment already secured, he can focus purely on development during his remaining time at OTE. The early commitment also suggests he values program culture and player development over simply chasing the highest-profile offer.
Stat Highlight
His 26-point outburst against elite competition at OTE demonstrates his ceiling as a scorer when everything clicks. Those numbers came efficiently too, with just two rebounds and two assists showing he was locked in on putting the ball in the basket rather than trying to stuff the stat sheet.
Projection
At Villanova, he profiles as a day-one contributor who could develop into a three-year starter and potential all-conference player. His combination of size, shooting, and IQ gives him a clear path to professional basketball if he continues developing his all-around game. The ceiling is as a reliable NBA role player, but more realistically he's looking at a strong overseas career after a productive college run.
Updated Apr 25, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
St. John's
COLLEGE
Overtime Elite
PREP SCHOOL
Career Highlights
ADAM OUMIDDOCH 31 POINT TRIPLE DOUBLE - 31 PTS, 13 REB, 12 AST
Adam Oumiddoch making a strong case for MVP this season - 39 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 56% FG, 6-11 3PT
CAREER HIGH for Adam Oumiddoch tonight - The St John's signee averaging 26.8 PPG, 39 PTS, 7 REB, 4 STL, 57% FG, 46% 3PT
OTE's top scorers entering 2026 - Adam Oumiddoch: 25.7 PPG (3rd place)
Adam Oumiddoch huge reason for Cold Hearts #1 standing - 30 PPG, 6 RPG, 61% FG, 41% 3PT, 88% FT in last 5 games
Adam Oumiddoch sends game to OVERTIME with clutch 3-pointer
ST JOHN'S commit Adam Oumiddoch hits 2nd game winner of the week
Adam Oumiddoch is officially a Johnny - averaging 31 PPG on 50/40/90 shooting splits, will be coached by Rick Pitino
ST JOHNS SIGNEE Adam Oumiddoch ties his single game career high in only 18 minutes - 36 PTS l 4 REB l 2 STL l 60% 3PT l 13-19 FG l 7-7 FT l 0 TO
ST JOHNS SIGNEE Adam Oumiddoch was tonight's leading scorer - 32 PTS l 7 REB l 9-19 FG l 60% 3PT
Offers
8
Villanova
Committed
Chose Villanova over 7 other offers
St. John's
Oregon
LSU
Illinois
USCOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Highlights
Social Activity
4⭐️ Adam Oumiddoch has been officially released from his signing with St. John’s, he tells @Rivals.
Adam Oumiddoch is officially a Johnnie ⛈️ @Adamshiftygoat https://t.co/uyOvsD5yBf
St. John’s fans, get to know Adam Oumiddoch! 👋🗽 @Adamshiftygoat • 770 career points, 3rd all-time at OTE 🪣 • Averaging 31 PPG on 50/40/90 shooting splits this season 📊 • Gifted three level scorer and playmaker 💫 https://t.co/TFPIRqDbYk
COMMITTED ✍️ Welcome to the Red Storm, @Adamshiftygoat! 🔴⛈️ 🗞️: https://t.co/yeT7kTqt6d https://t.co/ZDSRXzvx0r