Patrick Otey
Uncommitted"6’5 guard | CATS | 2027"
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Scout Report
Look at the offer list before the tape. Villanova, Creighton, Syracuse, Xavier, Providence. That is a Big East run plus a few more, all chasing a 6-4 shooting guard who is still a year out from his senior season.
Background
Patrick Otey plays his ball in Oakdale, Connecticut, at St. Thomas More, one of the most established prep programs in the Northeast. The school sends players to high-major rosters on a regular basis, so college coaches already know the route to campus. Otey is in the 2027 class and shares the floor with London Jemison, a 2025 power forward committed to Alabama, along with 2027 teammates DJ Hawkins and Greyson Pierce. It is a deep, high-level locker room, and the competition for touches and minutes in practice is real.
Playing Style
At 6-4, Otey has the frame to play on the wing in most college lineups and the positional label of a shooting guard. The offer sheet points to a player coaches believe can score from the perimeter and function in a structured offense. St. Thomas More puts several ranked players on the floor together, so a guard there has to be efficient, play off the ball, and make quick decisions. That environment tends to produce guards who understand spacing and know when to attack a closeout. Programs like Villanova and Creighton are known for valuing guards who play within a system and make reads, which speaks to how he is viewed. Teams recruiting him at this level are also betting he can defend multiple spots at his size. The full picture of his tempo and shot diet will come into focus as his junior season plays out against national competition.
Strengths
Size at the guard spot is the first thing. A 6-4 guard can see over the defense, shoot over smaller defenders, and switch onto wings without becoming a liability. His national ranking of #74 in the 2027 class, with eight Division I offers already in hand, shows he has produced in front of evaluators. The mix of schools tells a story as well: Big East programs, an ACC program, a Pac-12 program and a mid-major power all see a fit. That range suggests a player whose game translates across different styles of play.
Areas to Watch
The jump from top-100 prospect to a top-50 name usually comes down to consistency against elite length and athleticism. Showing he can create his own shot against high-major defenders, while keeping his efficiency steady on a loaded team, would sharpen his case. Adding strength before college would help him finish through contact and guard bigger wings.
Player Comparison
Without more film-specific detail on his tools, a firm pro comparison would be forced. The closest framework is the Big East guard archetype: a 6-4 scorer who thrives in a system, plays within the flow, and defends multiple positions. Think of the kind of guard who fits at Villanova or Creighton and grows into a bigger role by his second or third season.
Recruitment
Eight Division I offers includes Saint Louis, Creighton, Syracuse, Villanova, Xavier, Washington, Providence and Eastern Washington, and no commitment is listed. With the 2027 class, the timeline runs through his junior year, official visit season and a decision window likely in the following months. The Big East schools in the mix appear to be the center of gravity, and Creighton, Villanova, Xavier and Providence all have an obvious need for guards with his size. Syracuse and Washington add high-major options from other leagues, and Saint Louis is a strong Atlantic 10 pitch built around early playing time. A Big East landing spot looks like the most likely outcome, though a late-rising stock could add more offers.
Projection
The most realistic outcome is a rotation guard at the high-major level who becomes a starter by his second or third year. If his shooting and defensive versatility continue to develop, he could grow into an all-conference caliber wing. A professional career would most likely begin overseas or in the G League, with the NBA a longer shot that depends on how his athleticism and shot creation develop in college.
Updated Oct 22, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
St. Thomas More
PREP SCHOOL
Career Highlights
Received offer from Creighton
Received offer from Saint Louis
Offers
8
Saint Louis
Creighton
Syracuse
Villanova
XavierOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
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