Preview: North Oakland Wolfpack 15u
INTRO North Oakland Wolfpack 15u is a talented young team. They are strong and versatile, especially defensively. This North Oakland Wolfpack team has a roster filled with current and future high impact high school players. ROSTER Mike Stevens (Grand Blanc,…
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North Oakland Wolfpack 15u is a talented young team. They are strong and versatile, especially defensively. This North Oakland Wolfpack team has a roster filled with current and future high impact high school players.
ROSTER
Mike Stevens (Grand Blanc, 2023 Guard)
“Speedy small guard with great handles along with strong leadership skills.” – Coach Backalar
Preston Crum (Utica Eisenhower, 2024, Guard)
“Incoming freshman that can make an immediate impact. Crafty and long range sniper.” – Coach Backalar
Eric Hobson (Livonia Franklin, 2023, Wing)
“Athletic wing that can play inside and out and guard multiple positions.” – Coach Backalar
Jack Currie (Oakland Christian 2023, Post)
“Brother of Taylor Currie, big body that can play inside and out and is an EXCELLENT communicator on defense.” – Coach Backalar
Bryce O’Mara (Grand Blanc, 2024, Wing)
“One of the top freshman in his class, already at 6’5 and can play inside and out. Hasn’t even started to scratch the surface of his full potential.” – Coach Backalar
Aidan Lobsinger Aidan Lobsinger 6'1" | SG Powers Catholic | 2023 MI (Flint Powers Catholic 2023, Wing)
“Brother of Owen Lobsinger Owen Lobsinger 6'5" | SF Flint Powers | 2021 State MI . Strong skill set and can hit from the perimeter.” – Coach Backalar
Brody Kosin (Clarkston, 2024, Wing)
“Versatile 6’4″ with impressive size. Incoming freshman that runs the floor well.” – Coach Backalar
Cole Church Cole Church 5'9" | PG Clarkston | 2023 State MI (Clarkston 2023, Guard)
“Made varsity as freshman at powerhouse Clarkston. Strong on ball defender with impressive athleticism.” – Coach Backalar
Xzavier Brooks (Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, 2023, Guard)
“Crafty guard, has the ball on a string, sneaky athleticism.” – Coach Backalar
Akelleyz “Breeda” Griffin (Jackson, 2023, Guard)
“Talented guard that can hit the deep ball and can attack off the bounce.” – Coach Backalar
SCHEDULE
July 10-12 Midwest Boys Invitational (Westfield, IN)
July 17-19 Brawl for the Ball (Ft. Wayne, IN)
July 24-26 GRBA Nationals (Ft. Wayne, IN_
July 31- August 2 National Summer Classic (Chicago, IN)
Next two weekends are TBD
TEAM GOALS
“We obviously want to win games, but what’s most important to me is my player’s development. My goal is to send them back to their high school team a more polished all around player.” – Coach Backalar
TEAM STRENGTHS
“Our main team strength is our defense. The North Oakland Wolfpack organization has always been an organization that has prided ourselves on being a disciplined team defensively. We spend a lot of our time in practice working on our half court and transition defense. We emphasize on knowing where to be off the ball and always communicating.” – Coach Backalar