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Four-Star Guard Adam Oumiddoch Commits to Villanova for 2026 Class

The Overtime Elite scorer chose Villanova for its culture, style and staff relationships after reopening his recruitment from St. John's last month.

Villanova Wildcats forward Duke Brennan (24) controls the ball against Xavier Musketeers forward Jovan Milicevic (24) in the first half at William B. Finneran Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Oumiddoch announced his pledge on Wednesday evening, telling Rivals that Villanova’s culture and fit made it the right choice.
  • He previously signed with St. John’s during the early period before requesting and receiving his release in February.
  • National services slot him among the top prospects in 2026: No. 53 by 247Sports, No. 60 by Rivals and No. 39 by SportsCenter NEXT.
  • He averaged 28.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season with Overtime Elite, showcasing high-volume scoring production.
  • 247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein describes him as a skilled volume scorer with good positional size and soft touch, and Yahoo Sports projects he could help replace Devin Askew while joining a perimeter group that includes Acaden Lewis, Bryce Lindsay, Chris Jeffrey, Tyler Perkins and Malachi Palmer.