Preview: North Oakland Wolfpack 15u

<h2>INTRO</h2> <p>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.  </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/Preview.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1003747" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/Preview-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" /></a></p> <h2>ROSTER</h2> <p><strong>Mike Stevens (Grand Blanc, 2023 Guard)</strong></p> <p>"Speedy small guard with great handles along with strong leadership skills." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>Preston Crum (Utica Eisenhower, 2024, Guard)</strong></p> <p>"Incoming freshman that can make an immediate impact. Crafty and long range sniper." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>Eric Hobson (Livonia Franklin, 2023, Wing)</strong></p> <p>"Athletic wing that can play inside and out and guard multiple positions." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>Jack Currie (Oakland Christian 2023, Post)</strong></p> <p>"Brother of Taylor Currie, big body that can play inside and out and is an EXCELLENT communicator on defense." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>Bryce O’Mara (Grand Blanc, 2024, Wing)</strong></p> <p>"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</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986888" first="Aidan" last="Lobsinger"] (Flint Powers Catholic 2023, Wing</strong>)</p> <p>"Brother of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611413" first="Owen" last="Lobsinger"]</strong>. Strong skill set and can hit from the perimeter." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>Brody Kosin (Clarkston, 2024, Wing)</strong></p> <p>"Versatile 6’4" with impressive size. Incoming freshman that runs the floor well." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986901" first="Cole" last="Church"] (Clarkston 2023, Guard)</strong></p> <p>"Made varsity as freshman at powerhouse Clarkston. Strong on ball defender with impressive athleticism." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>Xzavier Brooks (Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, 2023, Guard)</strong></p> <p>"Crafty guard, has the ball on a string, sneaky athleticism." - Coach Backalar</p> <p><strong>Akelleyz “Breeda” Griffin (Jackson, 2023, Guard)</strong></p> <p>"Talented guard that can hit the deep ball and can attack off the bounce." - Coach Backalar</p> <h2>SCHEDULE</h2> <p>July 10-12 Midwest Boys Invitational (Westfield, IN)<br /> July 17-19 Brawl for the Ball (Ft. Wayne, IN)<br /> July 24-26 GRBA Nationals (Ft. Wayne, IN_<br /> July 31- August 2 National Summer Classic (Chicago, IN)<br /> Next two weekends are TBD</p> <h2>TEAM GOALS</h2> <p>"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</p> <h2>TEAM STRENGTHS</h2> <p>"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</p>