Event Recap: Fall 2025 OTE Combine
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In the latest edition of ‘P.I. Pulse’, Pro Insight’s Alex Brown recaps his time on the ground at this fall’s OTE Combine by illuminating a group of the eye-catching players that stood out throughout drills, practice, and game action.
The OTE Combine continues to be a can’t-miss event that drew over 100 college coaches and NBA scouts to Atlanta. Featuring 33 prospects from the City Reapers, Cold Hearts, and RWE squads, coaches and scouts got a taste of what is to come from the stars of OTE’s upcoming fifth season. Without further adieu, let's dive right into the names.
An Increasingly Ready 2026 Class
In the modern era of college basketball, incoming freshmen need to become more prepared than ever if they wish to make an impact early at the next level. With a major emphasis and investment being placed on player development on and off the court at OTE, this senior group is striving to be just that.
All eyes were on RWE’s five-star Taylen Kinney heading in, and he did not disappoint. Starting off strong in his second year with the program, Tay showed out with his usual blend of dynamic creation, shotmaking, and feel, looking as poised, comfortable, and advanced as you would expect at this stage. Expectations will be high in his final year, but Tay looks ready to meet them. His RWE running mate, Parker Robinson, had his leadership, BBIQ, and intangibles on full display. The 6’5” guard continuously shines for his connective passing, gritty POA defense, and shooting acumen. His professional approach and multi-faceted impact make him an easy bet to find success at the next level and beyond.
The Cold Hearts’ program vet Adam Oumiddoch has also continued to show maturation in his game and approach. Already an adept space creator and shotmaker at 6’5”+, ‘AO’ looked like the best player on the floor in the 3-on-3 portion of the event and carried that momentum over into positive sequences in the five-on-five scrimmages, as well. He’s a threat to generate a bucket from all three levels and his live-dribble passing acumen makes him an even tougher cover.
Standing 6’8” with a 7’0” wingspan, the traditionally defensive-oriented City Reapers have another stud in Josiah “King” Sanders, a fierce defender and tough, versatile complementary piece who made his presence felt constantly without needing the ball. King felt like a big winner throughout by playing the way programs will want him to play to impact winning early in his college career, and as he continues to fill out and build on the positive offensive flashes, his recruitment could really take a leap. Next to him, fellow 2026 prospects Kole Grandison and recent Utah commit Styles Clemmons will help lay the groundwork for another formidable defensive squad with a high degree of physicality and toughness.
A Conglomerate of High-Upside 2027s
This year’s OTE class is stacked with 2027 newcomers with HM outlooks, serving as the backbone to a deep younger group in Atlanta.
A major standout among this group was the City Reaper’s Jeremy Jenkins, Jr. – a unique, walking mismatch at 6’9”, 235 lbs. with the confidence to continuously push the boundaries of his skill set. He showed off intriguing self-creation chops as a slasher and brought a consistent degree of physicality, will, and competitive fire to the floor. The City Reapers also boast two tantalizing wings in Gabriel Nesmith and Howard Williams, with Nesmith being a dynamic perimeter shotmaker and space creator, and Williams offering two-way versatility and disruptive length. Ty Sutton also showed appeal with his energy and point-of-attack defense.
RWE’s lengthy forward, Tyran Frazier, has been on one of the most promising development trajectories in the country over the last year, transforming his game and shining with his mid-range scoring and motor. With his work ethic and natural ability, Tyran could very well have one of the highest ceilings in the OTE building. There is also a lot to like in 6'6" wing Clyde Walters slotting in next to Frazier on RWE, a standout here for his energy, length, disruptive defense, and aggression.
Headlining the ‘27 group for the Cold Hearts is Anderson Diaz, a score-first guard who is as shifty as they come with an innate ability to find a paint touch seemingly at will. Diaz also showcased his improving jumper, a skill that will be monitored closely as the year progresses. Alongside a physical beast at the 5 in 6’11” Caleb Ourigou, expect a lot of production from the Cold Hearts’ junior class this season.
A Bright Underclassmen Future
Bringing in another strong underclassmen group that serve to be the future fixtures of OTE, these four 2028s have access to some of the best on and off court developmental resources available to a high school player, and will hold the reins on the journey to maximize their potential.
Headlining this group and coming off an accolade-filled summer, RWE’s Kameron Mercer has a level of maturity you rarely see at his age, and is routinely able to assimilate into new contexts and impact winning. Pushing 6’6” with a 6’11” wingspan and plenty of feel, his impact starts on the defensive end with his versatility and disruptive presence, but he continues to show malleability, connectivity, and versatility on the offensive end, as well.
Another major standout was the Cold Hearts’ 6’4” guard Quinton Wilson, who consistently flashed HM upside as a big guard with a rare blend of natural feel for the game, scoring juice, and athletic pop. Foundationally, he has everything a young guard could need to build himself into a really big time player. Also paired with Quinton this year, Owen Laver showed a foundation of wing size and shooting – great starting points to build on – and he’ll be an intriguing name to monitor as he taps into his upside with this program.
Finally, coming off a standout summer with the Atlanta Celtics, the City Reaper‘s lefty guard Blaze Johnson, still just 15 years old, is already 6’4” with a 6’6.5” wingspan and is up to 190 lbs. – really looking the part early for an elite guard. He brings a level of scoring prowess, a quick first step, and more pop than you would expect at this stage of his journey, with signs of significant long term upside.
