Fireworks Across OTE Opening Night

Opening Night Results:

📍 YNG Dreamerz 85, RWE 81

📍 City Reapers 92, Cold Hearts 87

📍 Diamond Doves 95, Jelly Fam 66

📍 Blue Checks 91, Fear of God Athletics 85

OTE kicked off its fourth season on Friday night with all eight teams in action, in what proved to be an action packed night. Check out highlights from across the league and read all about the incredible night down below 📸

The YNG Dreamerz were the first team to get in the win column as they avenged their semi-finals loss to RWE last season with an 85-81 win on opening night. The Dreamerz fended off a feisty RWE team, who got the game within one possession on multiple occasions, thanks in large part to the play of the reigning MVP 😡

Eli Ellis picked up right where he left off scoring a game-high 31 points including clutch shot after clutch shot down the stretch. Isaac Ellis appears to have leveled up his game scoring an efficient 17 points while also pulling down nine rebounds despite standing at just 6-1. Newcomer Kohl Rosario showed out with 15 points and six rebounds and one massive block ☝️

For RWE, the backcourt of Taylen Kinney and Jasper Johnson combined for 40 points and proved that they are one of the most fearsome units at OTE. Trade acquisition Parker Robinson played a big role as a starter as well, scoring 12 points and pulling down six boards 🎃

In the second game of the night in OTE Arena, the City Reapers exploded in the fourth quarter, scoring 39 points, to overcome a 10-point deficit and win their opener 92-87 over the Cold Hearts. Meleek Thomas was unbelievable, scoring 22 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter in a truly electric showing. Thomas finished the night with a full stat line of 32 points, 12 boards and three assists ⚡

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Before the basketball even began on Friday night, Amari Evans announced that he would be attending Tennessee to continue his basketball career and the energy from that announcement carried directly over into the game. Evans scored 20 points while getting his usual steal and block that has become commonplace in his game 🧡

For the Cold Hearts, Adam Oumiddoch led the way with 18 points while also putting together a rock-solid defensive performance racking up two steals and two blocks. The Cold Hearts offense ran through Wei Zhao who had a nifty all-around stat line of 14 points, eight assists and five boards 🥶

In Lincolnton, North Carolina, the Diamond Doves made a statement with a 95-66 win over Jelly Fam, a win that will send shockwaves throughout the league. The Diamond Doves aim to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with this year and the combo of Isaiah Henry and Deshawn Gory, who combined for 49 points, are a large part of the reason why 🕊️

In the second game of the night in NC, the Blue Checks put together a big night of their own, downing OTE’s newest team, Fear of God Athletics, 91-85. Josiah Parker stole the show with a full stat line of 29 points, seven rebounds and five assists while his teammate and superstar, Kaden Magwood scored 24 points of his own while also dishing out eight assists ✅

There is more action in OTE Arena tomorrow with RWE taking on the City Reapers in a finals rematch at 5 PM before the YNG Dreamerz and Cold Hearts square off at 7 PM. Both games can be watched on OTE’s YouTube channel 📱

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