Otto continues to be a commanding floor general that is a great get for Coach Jason Zimmerman at Emory, as he led his Bengals to a 2-1 record on the week. He was the leading scorer against WCDS, and chipped in balanced efforts from the lead guard spot in all three games. He does not put up gaudy numbers because GDS is such a balanced, slower paced team, but he makes great decisions with the ball in his hands, stays cool under pressure, and uses his frame to score through and over smaller guards all over the court.

In his first season with Greensboro Day, class of 2024 guard Will Otto was an integral piece in the Bengals NCISAA 3-A state championship. Otto, formerly with Broughton High School in Raleigh, left the Capitals for that very reason, to win a state championship. Taking the title back to Greensboro was the ultimate goal, and he’s got one more year to run it back. Will Otto looks to go 2-for-2 ahead of his second season with Greensboro Day, the groundwork for which laid this summer.

At 6’4″, Will Otto is a big, physical guard who plays with patience and poise. Otto plays with an elite basketball IQ and a feel for the game. As a pass-first guard who can also score the rock, he is a tough prospect to defend. Otto does a great job of attacking the paint and distributing the ball to playmakers. His ability to collapse defenses and find the open man is incalculable. Otto is crafty with the ball and can get to the basket. Although he tends to reserve his outside shooting, he’s got a good-looking, consistent stroke that adds another level of versatility to his offensive play.

I like what I’ve seen from Otto on the defensive side of the floor this summer. While the plays are not as flashy as a  Zion Walker Zion Walker 6'2" | PG The Burlington School | 2024 State NC  , the effort and intent are there. Otto plays a solid, fundamental style of defense that is consistent. His length and size allow him to stand his ground on tough defensive duties off switches and ball screens.

With a Greensboro Day Squad looking to capitalize on the return of the core to their championship roster, expect Will Otto and the Bengals to be back competing for the title.

In his first season with Greensboro Day, class of 2024 guard Will Otto was an integral piece in the Bengals NCISAA 3-A state championship. Otto, formerly with Broughton High School in Raleigh, left the Capitals for that very reason, to win a state championship. Taking the title back to Greensboro was the ultimate goal, and he’s got one more year to run it back. Will Otto looks to go 2-for-2 ahead of his second season with Greensboro Day, the groundwork for which laid this summer.

At 6’4″, Will Otto is a big, physical guard who plays with patience and poise. Otto plays with an elite basketball IQ and a feel for the game. As a pass-first guard who can also score the rock, he is a tough prospect to defend. Otto does a great job of attacking the paint and distributing the ball to playmakers. His ability to collapse defenses and find the open man is incalculable. Otto is crafty with the ball and can get to the basket. Although he tends to reserve his outside shooting, he’s got a good-looking, consistent stroke that adds another level of versatility to his offensive play.

I like what I’ve seen from Otto on the defensive side of the floor this summer. While the plays are not as flashy as a  Zion Walker Zion Walker 6'2" | PG The Burlington School | 2024 State NC  , the effort and intent are there. Otto plays a solid, fundamental style of defense that is consistent. His length and size allow him to stand his ground on tough defensive duties off switches and ball screens.

With a Greensboro Day Squad looking to capitalize on the return of the core to their championship roster, expect Will Otto and the Bengals to be back competing for the title.

In his first season with Greensboro Day, class of 2024 guard Will Otto was an integral piece in the Bengals NCISAA 3-A state championship. Otto, formerly with Broughton High School in Raleigh, left the Capitals for that very reason, to win a state championship. Taking the title back to Greensboro was the ultimate goal, and he’s got one more year to run it back. Will Otto looks to go 2-for-2 ahead of his second season with Greensboro Day, the groundwork for which laid this summer.

At 6’4″, Will Otto is a big, physical guard who plays with patience and poise. Otto plays with an elite basketball IQ and a feel for the game. As a pass-first guard who can also score the rock, he is a tough prospect to defend. Otto does a great job of attacking the paint and distributing the ball to playmakers. His ability to collapse defenses and find the open man is incalculable. Otto is crafty with the ball and can get to the basket. Although he tends to reserve his outside shooting, he’s got a good-looking, consistent stroke that adds another level of versatility to his offensive play.

I like what I’ve seen from Otto on the defensive side of the floor this summer. While the plays are not as flashy as a Zion Walker Zion Walker 6'2" | PG The Burlington School | 2024 State NC , the effort and intent are there. Otto plays a solid, fundamental style of defense that is consistent. His length and size allow him to stand his ground on tough defensive duties off switches and ball screens.

With a Greensboro Day Squad looking to capitalize on the return of the core to their championship roster, expect Will Otto and the Bengals to be back competing for the title.

Will Otto is always a fun player to watch, a good point guard with great size and comfortable handling the ball. He’s not insanely athletic, but makes up for it with great feel and decision-making. It’s the consistency of good reads he makes, not the amazing passes or amazing ones he picks out every so often. He’s always driving with a head up looking to pass out to teammates, and did a lot of damage getting low on the court and flinging the ball out for open jumpers. He can get to the rim with some toughness, and I didn’t see him shoot any jumpers on the day. He’s a great pass-first guy to add to a teams guard rotation with the potential for his offensive scoring game to continue developing as well.

Otto began his varsity career with a two-year stint running the point for the Broughton Capitals in Raleigh, N.C. Following an early exit in the NCHSAA 4-A state playoffs in 2021, Otto made the move to Greensboro Day to play  under North Carolina icon, head coach Freddy Johnson. Otto’s first year with the Bengals did not disappoint, as Greensboro Day was crowned the NCISAA 3-A state champions, the programs 12th title, all with Johnson at the helm. Despite the success the Bengals had in 2022-2023, both Otto’s individually and the teams as a whole, there is a lot of work to do if this squad has any aspirations of running it back in 2023-2024. And knowing Freddy Johnson, they sure do.

The success of this team in 2023-2024 starts with Otto. It is as simple as that. If this squad is going to maintain and build upon the success they had last season, Otto’s game has got to be elevated with it. Luckily, this guy has got the  tools and the mindset to do it. At 6’4″, his size attributes to an abundance of advantages in all aspects of his game. What I like most about Otto’s game is his composure on the court. Doesn’t get too high. Never gets too low. Just lets his game speak for itself. In today’s basketball landscape, that’s hard to find. Don’t get me wrong; despite a calm demeanor, this guy is a warrior on the floor. Otto is fundamentally sound, mechanically gifted, and competes on every possession. A lethal part of his game is his ability to shoot the basketball. He’s got a really consistent mid-range game and is a problem from three. When defenders step out to contest his anticipated deep ball, a quick first step allows Otto to get to penetrate the lane and make big-time plays. Otto puts the same amount of work into his craft on defense, too. He’s the type of guard who is never afraid to get down and dirty and fight for every possession. I’ve seen a steady, consistent grind from Otto regarding putting on weight and getting after it in the gym, which has elevated his confidence to attack the rim and make tough finishes. As grassroots season continues and the start of high school ball is just around the corner, expect to see Otto’s stock rise with a level-headed, competitive, and fundamentally sound style of play.

Coming off an NCISSA 3-A state championship with Greensboro Day, Will Otto is one of the most complete guards I’ve seen play all season. At 6’3”, 170 lbs, he uses his frame to his advantage in all aspects of his game. Especially when driving in the lane. Does a great job of using his body to draw contact at the rim. Can finish tough plays. Excellent free-throw shooter. Has a sweet mid-range game. Knows where his spots are and how to get to them. Plays great off the ball. Excellent from behind the arc. From a true 1 standpoint, has patience for plays to develop. Knows when to penetrate the lane and when to kick it out. Lock-down defender on the opposing team’s guards. Excited to see this guy run it back with the Bengals one more year in pursuit of a second championship.