How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?
Explosive all-around with elite two-way impact on offence and defense. I like to get to the hoop and score. I’m a passer who can read the floor well. My superior athleticism and high basketball IQ makes me a threat on the floor.
2024-2025 Coulee Conference First Team All Conference
Youngest player in school history to reach 1,000 points (Sophomore year)
Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?
I’m a selfless, team player with a winning mindset. I take pride in doing whatever it takes to help my team succeed — whether that means scoring, defending, facilitating, or bringing energy. I lead by example through consistent hard work and commitment, always striving to elevate those around me. Winning is the ultimate goal, and I bring a relentless drive to compete at the highest level
Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?
Outside of sports, I've found that same powerful sense in the community I live in through ways of giving back by volunteering. I've helped with cleanup efforts after storms. Cleanup efforts after our local fair. I've volunteered at Project Christmas to supports families who could be going through tough times.
I was confirmed last year at St. Josephs Catholic Church.
Nation Honor Honor Society.
What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?
Leadership skills through my dedication to both basketball and the community. I take pride in being a positive influence, encouraging others, and holding myself accountable to high standards. Being involved in the community I understanding the value of giving back and making an impact beyond the game. These experiences have shaped me into an individual who values hard work, humility.
Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.
Coaching change, steeping into the number one role on my high school team as a freshman and sophomore. Box and 1's and difficult defensive sets focused to stop me
What type of college are you looking for?
My goal is to play Division 1 basketball and compete with the best of the best. Looking for a program that believes in me and one that’s willing to give me a real shot. In return, I’m bringing everything I’ve got: my heart, my hustle, commitment to winning. I want to be part of a culture that pushes me to be my best every day, and I’m ready to earn everything through hard work, sacrifice and drive
Through three games, Backaus is averaging a robust 42.7 points per game. The athletic 6-foot-1 combination guard had...
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Mark Miller
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Through three games, Backaus is averaging a robust 42.7 points per game. The athletic 6-foot-1 combination guard had 38 in a win over Coulee Christian/Providence, 44 in a loss to Ellsworth and 46 in a win over Tomahawk. He is shooting 58 percent from the field, 31 percent (9 of 21) from three-point range and 83 percent from the foul line. Currently ranked No. 47 in the junior class, Backaus’ verticality, energy on the floor and ability to find the basket are huge assets for Black River Falls. The schedule for the Tigers picks up a bit in the coming weeks so it will be interesting to see if Backaus can keep up his production and help his team to some Coulee Conference victories. But he’s off to a tremendous start for the upstart Tigers.
