Diamond Doves OTE
Program Scout Report
Overview
Diamond Doves OTE represents the emerging evolution of prep basketball through Overtime Elite's professional development model in Phoenix, Arizona. As part of the OTE ecosystem, the program offers elite prospects an alternative pathway that combines high-level competition with professional training standards and compensation opportunities.
Coaching Staff
Jud Kinne leads the Diamond Doves program within the OTE framework, bringing leadership to a roster that spans multiple graduation classes. His role involves managing the unique challenges of coaching in OTE's professional development environment while maintaining focus on both immediate performance and long-term player growth.
Player Development
The program currently tracks four key prospects across multiple classes, with strong representation in the 2026 class through Ethan Butler, Ja'Quan Stennis Jr, and Jacob Williford, plus future talent in 2028's Kashawn Gill. As part of OTE's model, players receive professional-level training and development resources while maintaining their basketball careers and educational pursuits.
Culture & Academics
Diamond Doves operates within OTE's Phoenix facilities, providing players with a professional basketball environment that emphasizes both athletic and personal development. The program attracts international talent and domestic prospects seeking an alternative to traditional prep school models.
Recruiting Outlook
With a solid foundation of tracked prospects spanning from 2026 to 2028, Diamond Doves maintains a pipeline of developing talent within the OTE system. The program's ability to offer professional development opportunities positions it well for continued recruitment of elite prospects seeking alternatives to traditional amateur pathways.
Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Coaching Staff
Jud Kinne
Head Coach

