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Scout Report
When you walk into a St. Thomas More practice, the smooth shooting stroke catches your eye first. The ball barely disturbs the net, and the release is so consistent you could set a metronome to it.
Background
Patrick Otey grew up in the quiet town of Oakdale, Connecticut, where basketball dreams often feel bigger than the town itself. The 6-4 shooting guard made the move to St. Thomas More, one of the premier prep programs in the country, to test himself against elite competition daily. Playing alongside future Alabama forward London Jemison and a loaded roster of Division I prospects, Otey has embraced the challenge of proving he belongs among the nation's top prospects. The move from small-town Connecticut to the prep school grind has accelerated his development considerably.
Playing Style
Otey operates as a classic shooting guard who understands his role within an offensive system. He moves exceptionally well without the ball, using screens effectively and finding soft spots in the defense where his shooting range becomes a weapon. His decision-making in catch-and-shoot situations is already college-ready, rarely forcing difficult looks when better options exist. Defensively, he competes hard and uses his length well, though he sometimes struggles with quicker guards in isolation. The pace of his game fits well with St. Thomas More's up-tempo style, and he rarely looks rushed even when the game speeds up around him. What separates him is his basketball IQ - he rarely makes the same mistake twice and adjusts quickly to different defensive coverages.
Strengths
The shooting stroke is legitimately elite, with NBA-level mechanics and consistency from deep range. He can pull up off the dribble with confidence, but where he really excels is coming off screens and spotting up in transition. His size at the shooting guard position gives him advantages against smaller defenders, and he's smart about using that length to shoot over contests. The basketball IQ shows up in his shot selection - he understands good shots versus great shots and rarely settles for the former when playing within the offense.
Areas to Watch
The handle needs refinement if he wants to create his own shot consistently against high-level defenders. Adding strength will help him finish through contact and hold his own defensively against bigger wings. His passing vision is solid but not spectacular - developing as a secondary playmaker would make him more valuable in college systems that need guards to handle multiple responsibilities.
Player Comparison
He reminds scouts of a young Doug McDermott with better size and defensive upside. Like McDermott, Otey has that pure shooting stroke and high basketball IQ, but at 6-4 he projects to guard multiple positions more effectively than McDermott could early in his career. The comparison fits because both players maximize their offensive efficiency through smart play rather than overwhelming athleticism.
Recruitment
Eight Division I offers already speaks to his rapid rise up recruiting boards, with programs like Villanova, Syracuse, and Creighton leading the charge. Big East schools seem particularly interested in his shooting ability and potential fit in their systems. Given his current trajectory and the level of programs involved, expect his recruitment to heat up significantly over the next year. Most insiders believe he'll make a decision sometime during his junior season, with Villanova and Creighton appearing to have early momentum based on their recruiting history with similar players.
Projection
At the college level, he projects as a high-level role player who could develop into a consistent starter by his sophomore or junior year. His shooting ability alone will keep him on the floor, and if the ball-handling improves, he could become a legitimate scoring threat. Professional prospects depend heavily on continued development, but his shooting stroke gives him a chance to play overseas if not in the NBA.
Updated Apr 23, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
St. Thomas More
PREP SCHOOL
Offers
8
Saint Louis
Creighton
Syracuse
Villanova
XavierOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
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CATS guard Patrick Otey had a strong showing converting at a 50% clip from inside the arc and making timely rebounds. Finished with 18pts and 8reb. @NERRHoops https://t.co/JQsv3uSBCp