St. Thomas More
Program Scout Report
Overview
St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, Connecticut, competes in NEPSAC and stands as one of the most recognizable names in the prep basketball landscape. The program draws national attention as a destination for high-level talent seeking a postgraduate-style development environment within the New England prep circuit. Its place in the prep ranks is reinforced by a roster that consistently features nationally ranked prospects across multiple classes.
Coaching Staff
Jere Quinn serves as head coach and the central figure behind the program's identity and recruiting reach. Quinn leads a program that emphasizes player development, accountability, and preparing athletes for the next level. His stewardship keeps St. Thomas More firmly positioned among the premier destinations in prep basketball.
Player Development
St. Thomas More is built around developing prospects for the college and professional ranks, and its current roster reflects that mission. London Jemison, a 2025 prospect ranked #33, headlines a group that also includes Patrick Otey (2027, #74), DJ Hawkins (2027, #106), and Greyson Pierce (2027, #220). The spread of ranked talent across classes points to a sustained pipeline rather than a single standout group.
Culture & Academics
Located in Oakdale, Connecticut, St. Thomas More offers a structured boarding-school environment where academics and basketball development are designed to work in tandem. Competing in NEPSAC places student-athletes in a respected, academically grounded league.
Recruiting Outlook
With 14 players currently tracked, St. Thomas More maintains one of the deeper rosters of evaluated talent on PrepRadar. The 2027 class is a clear strength, with three ranked prospects in Otey, Hawkins, and Pierce anchoring the next wave. The program's trajectory remains strong as it continues to attract nationally ranked players under Quinn's direction.
Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Coaching Staff
Jere Quinn
Head Coach
Jere Quinn has served as head basketball coach at St. Thomas More School since 1978, when he was hired by founder James Hanrahan to become the program's fourth head coach. A Queens, New York native, Quinn played high school basketball at Archbishop Molloy under legendary coach Jack Curran, graduating in 1973 as a member of the CHSAA New York City Championship Team. Over his remarkable 41-year tenure, Quinn has established himself as an icon in prep school basketball, accumulating over 1,000 career wins and earning multiple nominations to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His success extends far beyond the win column, as he has guided countless players to compete at the college level while building an army of loyal former athletes who credit him with changing their lives. Quinn's enduring impact combines exceptional on-court achievements with his dedication to player development, making him one of the most respected figures in preparatory basketball.
Achievements & Facilities
Championships
- 🏆 Multiple New England championships
Facilities
St. Thomas More Campus - Oakdale, Connecticut
Notable Achievements
- • Jere Quinn 30-year tenure
- • Connecticut basketball tradition
Recent Moves
Last 60 days- COMMITMENTPatrick OteyOct 4
Patrick Otey declares he is 100% committed; the post does not name the school.
- OFFERPatrick OteySep 4
2027 6'5 SG Patrick Otey is an elite HM guard and a top 50 player in his class. Film is available.
