OSA Crusaders 15u and 16u Adidas Teams Preview
With summer basketball getting ready to amp up in July, Omaha Sports Academy’s top teams are getting back on the court for practice. I was lucky enough to sneak a peak of their first practice on June 14th. The OSA…
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Continue ReadingWith summer basketball getting ready to amp up in July, Omaha Sports Academy’s top teams are getting back on the court for practice. I was lucky enough to sneak a peak of their first practice on June 14th. The OSA Crusaders were set to be one of 28 programs that would compete in the Adidas 3 Stripes Select Basketball League, however it seems unclear what events Adidas 3SSB will host this season. Wherever the do play this summer, they should be expected to compete. These are 7 players that will make an impact on the 15u and 16u squads.
15u
Josiah Dotzler
Dotzler is a crafty ball handler that will hold down the point guard position for the Crusaders. He is a solid athlete that plays with tempo and weaves through defenses in transition. Dotzler has long arms, competes defensively, and has a smooth lefty jump shot.
Tate Odvody
Odvody is a talented scorer that will play one of the forward spots and has versatility to play on the wing or in the post. He is a great shooter, that shot over 40% from three as a freshman. He can absorb contact and has nice touch with both hands. Odvody has good footwork around the basket and can score in a number of ways.
Connor Millikan
Millikan is another skilled scorer that will likely start at the the other guard spot opposite of Dotzler. Millikan has good size and can score inside and out. He has a quick release on his jump shot. As a freshman, Millkan averaged 19 points per game for Platteview High School.
16u
Josh Dix Josh Dix 6'5" | SG Council Bluffs Lincoln | 2022 State #149 Nation IA
Dix is one the top players in Iowa and will be the most talented player on the Crusaders 16u squad. He is a long wing player with a quick first step that can elevate to finish with power at the rim. Dix can knock down shots from three off the catch or the dribble and has variety of scoring moves from everywhere on the floor.
Luke Jungers Luke Jungers 6'9" | PF Omaha Creighton Prep | 2022 State NE
Jungers is a long power forward that is the only real big man on the 16u roster. He has some guard skills and shot over 50% on three point attempts during his sophomore season. He can handle the ball and take advantage of slow footed bigs with quick dribble moves. Jungers can rolls to the rim hard off screens or pop out and knock down perimeter shots. The Crusaders are going to need him to defend on the interior and rebound.
Kyle Ingwerson Kyle Ingwerson 6'6" | SF Papillion-LaVista | 2022 State NE
Ingwerson is a tall shooter and play maker. He can handle the ball, play the point forward, and can create for himself and others. Ingwerson can also play off the ball at either traditional forward position and score as a spot up shooter with touch from the corners and wings.
Reggie Thomas Reggie Thomas 6'0" | SG Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE
Thomas is a strong left handed combo guard. He is a great athlete and defender with speed and quickness to keep ball handlers in front of him. He beats everyone down the court in transition and can score at the rim, draw contact, or find space on the perimeter to knock down threes at a high rate.