Marcus Gillespie
#184"Clarke Central highschool - 6-3"
Omaha
Scout Report
The 6-4 shooting guard from Atlanta made waves when he chose to bypass traditional prep basketball for the professional pathway at Overtime Elite.
Background
Marcus Gillespie hails from Atlanta, Georgia, where he developed his game before making the bold decision to join Overtime Elite's prestigious program. The move positioned him alongside some of the nation's top prospects, including highly-ranked teammates like Anderson Diaz and Adam Oumiddoch. His journey through OTE has provided him with professional-level training and exposure while maintaining his college eligibility.
Playing Style
Gillespie brings a solid two-way skill set as a 6-4 shooting guard with good size for his position. His frame allows him to match up with multiple positions on the perimeter while providing versatility on both ends of the floor. He displays consistent shooting mechanics from beyond the arc and shows the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Playing in OTE's competitive environment has helped refine his decision-making and basketball IQ, though he continues to develop his explosiveness and first-step quickness to separate from defenders at higher levels.
Recruitment
Despite holding seven Division I offers from programs including Georgia Tech, Missouri, and New Mexico State, Gillespie committed to Omaha, showing confidence in the Mavericks' program and his fit within their system. Ranked #183 nationally in the class of 2026, he projects as a solid contributor who can develop into a reliable perimeter threat at the mid-major level.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Offers
7Omaha
Signed
Chose Omaha over 6 other offers
Georgia Tech
Missouri
New Mexico StateSocial Activity
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