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🫨 OTE’s Official Guide to March Madness
OTE will have 25 alumni featured in the Men's NCAA Tournament this year. Read below to learn all about the outstanding OTE alum and to figure out when they will be playing in the first round of the tournament.
Miles Lally
March 18, 2026
OTE’s Official Guide to March Madness
March Madness is tipping off tomorrow and OTE will be well represented at the tournament, with 25 OTE alumni spread across the rosters at the big dance. Check out below to see when every single one of the OTE alum will be taking the court in the first round of the tournament over the next couple of days 🫨
💀 City Reapers 💀
Meleek Thomas (Arkansas)
📍 1st Round: vs. Hawai’i, Thursday @ 4:25 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 15.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.5 APG, 30.0 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
Bryson Tiller (Kansas)
📍 1st Round: vs. CA Baptist, Friday @ 9:45 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Redshirt Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 8.2 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.0 APG, 25.9 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2024
Amari Evans (Tennessee)
📍 1st Round: vs. Miami OH/SMU, Friday @ 4:25 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 4.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 0.7 APG, 14.1 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2025
Three former City Reapers will be taking the court on Thursday and Friday. 2025 MVP runner-up Meleek Thomas has been balling for Arkansas as the team’s second leading scorer. Two-time OTE Champion Bryson Tiller has found his footing in his first full year at Kansas, starting in 29 of his 33 games played for the Jayhawks. Amari Evans has come on strong late in the season for Tennessee, scoring a college career-high 24 points against Vanderbilt in the regular season finale 😤
🥶 Cold Hearts 🥶
Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville)
📍 1st Round: vs. South Florida, Thursday @ 1:30 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 18.2 PPG, 4.7 APG, 3.3 RPG, 29.2 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2024
Kanon Catchings (Georgia)
📍 1st Round:vs. St. Louis, Thursday @ 9:45 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 12.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.2 APG, 23.5 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2024
John Bol (UCF)
📍 1st Round: vs. UCLA, Friday @ 7:25 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 6.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 0.3 APG, 18.7 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2024
Samis Calderon (Kansas)
📍 1st Round: vs. CA Baptist, Friday @ 9:45 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 0.4 PPG, 0.8 RPG, 0.3 APG, 4.1 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2025
Mikel Brown Jr., a projected 2026 lottery pick, has had a year to remember at Louisville. Brown Jr. is one of the top guards in the country, leading the Cardinals in scoring at 18.2 PPG, however, he will miss their first game of the tournament with a back injury. Kanon Catchings has been on a heater for Georgia, averaging 24.7 PPG in his last three outings. Former McDonald’s All-American John Bol is serving as UCF’s backup big man this year. In his first year at Kansas, Samis Calderon has appeared in 16 games and has served primarily as an energy wing for the Jayhawks 🔥
⚡ RWE ⚡
Somto Cyril (Georgia)
📍 1st Round: vs. Saint Louis, Thursday @ 9:45 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 9.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.6 APG, 21.4 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2024
Jasper Johnson (Kentucky)
📍 1st Round: vs. Santa Clara, Friday @ 12:15 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 5.2 PPG, 1.7 APG, 1.1 RPG, 12.5 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
Karter Knox (Arkansas)
📍 1st Round: vs. Hawai’i, Thursday @ 4:25 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 8.1 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 22.2 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2024
Jackson McVey (Georgia)
📍 1st Round: vs. Saint Louis, Thursday @ 9:45 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: N/A
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
Big man and former OTE DPOY Somto Cyril has made a huge impact on defense for Georgia, landing on the SEC All-Defense Team after posting 2.3 BPG. Jasper Johnson has played a volume scoring role off the bench for Kentucky in his first year with the program. Karter Knox was having an excellent sophomore season at Arkansas before having surgery on his knee in early February. Jackson McVey has yet to make an appearance for Georgia in his first year with the program 🔒
😴 YNG Dreamerz 😴
Kohl Rosario (Kansas)
📍 1st Round: vs. CA Baptist, Friday @ 9:45 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 3.3 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 0.5 APG, 11.7 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
Caden Miller (High Point)
📍 1st Round:vs. Wisconsin, Thursday @ 1:50 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 2.8 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 0.3 APG, 7.1 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
Former All-OTE member and YNG Dreamerz champion Kohl Rosario is now suiting up for the Kansas Jayhawks where the freshman is averaging 3.3 PPG. Caden Miller, a former bench forward for the Dreamerz, is serving a similar role for High Point as a freshman 🐅
🍇 Jelly Fam 🍇
Ian Jackson (St. John’s)
📍 1st Round:vs. Northern Iowa, Friday @ 7:10 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 9.6 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1.2 APG, 18.5 PPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2024
Mabilmawut Mabil (Arizona)
📍 1st Round: vs. Long Island, Friday @ 1:35 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: N/A
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
Former Jelly Fam standout and OTE MVP second runner-up Ian Jackson is serving as a microwave scorer off the bench for an extremely hot St. John’s team. Mabilmawut Mabil, who served as a big man for Jelly Fam during the 2024-25 season, has yet to suit up for top seeded Arizona this season 🔥
🕊️ Diamond Doves 🕊️
Cooper Campbell (Troy)
📍 1st Round: vs. Nebraska, Thursday @ 12:40 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 12.7 PPG, 4.2 APG, 3.5 RPG, 33.8 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2024
Isaiah Henry (Queens)
📍 1st Round: vs. Purdue, Friday @ 7:35 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 2.9 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 0.4 APG, 8.0 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
Cooper Cambell, AKA the Red Mamba, is one of four players on Troy who is scoring in double figures, as he has made a major leap this season. In his first season at Queens, Isaiah Henry helped lead the team to their first tournament appearance in program history 👑
✅ Blue Checks ✅
Caleb Thomas (Lehigh)
📍 1st Round: vs. Florida, Friday @ 9:25 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 5.0 PPG, 2.0 APG, 1.4 RPG, 21.7 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2024-2025
After a season with the Blue Checks where he finished top five in the league in assists, Caleb Thomas has taken his talents to Lehigh where he is serving as a play initiator off the bench 🪙
🐏 Holy Rams 🐏
Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky)
📍 1st Round: vs. Santa Clara, Friday @ 12:15 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 5.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 0.5 APG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2023
Davin Cosby (Kennesaw State)
📍 1st Round: vs. Gonzaga, Thursday @ 10:00 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Junior
📍 2025-26 Stats: N/A
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2023
Jayden Quaintance, a projected top 20 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, has played in just four games this season as he continues in his recovery process from a torn ACL. Former Holy Rams standout Davin Cosby has yet to suit up for the Kennesaw State Owls this season 🤕
🎧 Rolling Loud 🎧
Larry Johnson (McNeese)
📍 1st Round: vs. Vanderbilt, Thursday @ 3:15 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Freshman
📍 2025-26 Stats: 17.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.4 APG, 25.2 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2023-2024
In his first season playing collegiate basketball, Larry Johnson has made a name for himself in leading McNeese to the tournament as a 12 seed while leading the team in scoring with 17.5 PPG 🐎
🦅 Hillcrest Bruins/OSL Falcons 🦅
Jordan Burks (UCF)
📍 1st Round: vs. UCLA, Friday @ 7:25 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Junior
📍 2025-26 Stats: 13.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 0.6 APG, 28.0 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2023
Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)
📍 1st Round: vs. Hofstra, Friday @ 3:15 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Sophomore
📍 2025-26 Stats: 11.1 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.1 APG, 23.6 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2023
Jimma James (Queens)
📍 1st Round: vs. Purdue, Friday @ 7:35 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Junior
📍 2025-26 Stats: N/A
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2023
Youssouf Singare (High Point)
📍 1st Round: vs. Wisconsin, Thursday @ 1:50 PM ET
📍 Year in College: Junior
📍 2025-26 Stats: 1.4 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.1 APG, 7.7 MPG
📍 Year(s) at OTE: 2022-2023
Jordan Burks is the third leading scorer for a UCF Knights team that is hoping to make some noise as a popular underdog pick in the tournament. Aidan Sherrell is a nightly starter for the Alabama Crimson Tide who finished as one of the top teams in the SEC. Jimma James has yet to suit up for Queens in his junior season. Former OSL Falcon Youssouf Singare has primarily served as a bench player for the OSL Falcons this season 😮💨
Make sure to keep up with everything OTE in the offseason on OTE’s YouTube channel and Instagram account 📱
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