Dereon Truesdale
"Moravian Prep/ YNG Dreamers(OTE)| Combo guard | 6'5'' | C/O 2026|"
Michigan
Scout Report
Standing 6-4 with guard skills and versatility, this prospect represents the modern basketball archetype that college coaches covet in today's positionless game.
Background
Dereon Truesdale has taken an unconventional path through YNG Dreamerz OTE, positioning himself within the Overtime Elite development system that has produced several high-level college prospects. The 2025 guard brings an intriguing combination of size and skill development through the OTE program's intensive training environment. His journey through this alternative route demonstrates his commitment to maximizing his basketball potential outside traditional high school structures.
Playing Style
At 6-4 and 180 pounds, Truesdale possesses the prototypical size to play multiple guard positions at the college level. His frame suggests he can handle physical matchups while maintaining the mobility to guard perimeter players effectively. The guard's development within the OTE system indicates exposure to high-level competition and professional-style training methods. His size advantage over traditional point guards combined with guard skills makes him a versatile prospect who can potentially impact games in multiple ways, whether facilitating offense or providing scoring punch from the backcourt.
Recruitment
With Central Michigan extending an early offer, Truesdale has established himself on the Division I radar entering his final prep season. The 2025 guard's unique development path through OTE should continue generating interest from mid-major programs seeking versatile backcourt pieces. His combination of size, position flexibility, and alternative prep experience projects as an intriguing developmental prospect for programs willing to invest in his continued growth.
Updated Feb 10, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Offers
3
Michigan
Attending
Chose Michigan over 2 other offers
Central Michigan
IndianaSocial Activity
I am blessed to receive an offer from Old dominion University!!! 🤍💙 #AGTG #ODUMBB @ODUMBB https://x.com/DereonTrue/status/1985544753031647408/photo/1
I am blessed to receive a offer from Oral Robert’s University !!💛💙 #AGTG #ORUMBB @ORUMBB https://x.com/DereonTrue/status/1985543982458233192/photo/1
6'5 '26 Dereon Truesdale of @YNGdreamerz (NC)showed he could hold own with anyone at OTE Opening Weekend in Phoenix.Has deep range, showed ability to create offense for others,and can guard multiple spots. Holds Old Dominion offer. More on @Ballislife 👇 https://t.co/o3pChlZFNA https://t.co/kQg6nTZ9Mq
@moravianprepnat @isaacellis2026 @DereonTrue @tlbanational @OvertimeElite @RonMFlores @camwilderaau @camwilderr Highlights of three headed monster for @MoravianPrepNat YNG Dreamerz of Isaac Ellis, Dereon Truesdale, and Caleb Jones from last night's @OvertimeElite W over FAZE, courtesy of @Overtime. https://t.co/IwbZVzNvNs
2026 Moravian YNG Dreamers (NC) G Dereon Truesdale: 23 PTS (5 3PT), 5 REB in a win over Dynamic Prep FaZe @DereonTrue @moravianprepnat @OvertimeElite @athleteaiapp