2025-2026 Boys Basketball
2025-2026 Regular Season Champions - District Champions - Region Champions - Sectional Champions - State Tournament Final Four

Oakland Middle School Boys Basketball

WE DON'T BECOME YOU. YOU BECOME US!
GREAT TEAMS DON'T ADAPT TO INDIVIDUALS.
INDIVIDUALS ADAPT TO THE STANDARD!
 
S - Set The Example
T - Train With Purpose
A - Accountability Every Day
N - Next Play Mentality
D - Discipline Over Comfort
A - Actions Over Words
R - Respect Reveals Character
D - Dominate The Process
 
Oakland Boys Basketball Championship History
 
District Championship Region Championship State Sectional Championship TMSAA State Tournament
2013 NA 2013 2018-2019
2014 NA 2014 2019-2020
2017 NA 2017 2020-2021
2018 NA 2018 2025-2026
2020 NA 2019  
2025 NA 2020  
2026 2026 2026  
 
2026 Summer Tryout Information
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC!
 
Tryout Date Time Location
May 29th
1:30-3:00 PM
Doors open at 1:00 pm
 Annex Gym
 
Tryout Requirements 

Please understand that participation on last season’s team or selection to the Summer Team does NOT guarantee placement on the official 2026-2027 OMS Basketball Roster.  Roster spots are not reserved or carried over from the previous season or summer participation.  All athletes must participate in October for final roster selection.  Summer participation (if selected) provides opportunities for development and preparation; however, final roster decisions remain at the discretion of the coaching staff based on overall program standards and team needs.

  1. Please understand that commitment is expected / required.  This means, attendance to all activities (practices - any possible scrimmages), is expected.  OMS Football and OMS Basketball summer schedules will not interfere with each other (These schedules have been worked out between both staffs)
  2. TSSAA Physical:  Each athlete MUST have an up to date physical, dated on or after April 15th, 2026, uploaded into Final Forms.
  3. Final Forms:  Each athlete MUST have an up to date 2026-2027 Final Forms Account that includes all required forms signed - dated - uploaded prior to tryouts.
  4. MUST be zoned for Oakland Middle School or have a signed / approved Zone Waiver for the 2026-2027 school year.
 
Tentative Summer Practice Schedule
This is subject to change between now - end of May
Date Time Place
June 1
Doors open at 11:30 am
12:15-1:15 (Summer Team Meeting)
Summer Team Fundraiser Kickoff
1:15-3:00 (Practice)
 Annex Gym 
June 2-3
12:15-2:30 (Practice)
Doors open @ 11:30 am
 Annex Gym
June 4th
Team Camp
 
*There will be no regular practice on this day.  We will attend a Team Camp in Lebanon, TN.  Game times are not yet finalized, but all games will take place in the afternoon (after 12:30 PM.  Players MUST be available from 12:00 PM through early evening.  This is a required team event*
 Lebanon High School
June 8th-10th
12:15-2:30 (Practice)
Doors open @ 11:30 am
 Annex Gym
June 15th-16th  
12:15-2:30 (Practice)
Doors open @ 11:30 am
 Annex Gym
 
SKILL DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATIONS
At Oakland Middle School, we are committed to helping our student-athletes develop into well-rounded basketball players.  While game experience is important, true improvement happens through intentional skill development, strength training, and a deeper understanding of the game.
 
BALANCING SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMPETITION
 
AAU basketball, camps, and other competitive opportunities can be beneficial for gaining high-level competition.  However, playing games alone does not replace the need for focused skill development.  Players must be intentional about improving their weaknesses and building strong fundamentals to reach their full potential.
 
KEYS AREAS OF OFFSEASON GROWTH
  1. Skill Development:  Consistent work on shooting mechanics, ball handling, footwork, finishing, and passing.  Training with purpose - developing skills that translate into game situations.
  2. Strength and Conditioning:  Improving strength, speed, agility, and endurance.  Injury prevention and overall athletic development.
  3. Basketball IQ and Film Study:  Learning to read the game, understand spacing, and make high-IQ decisions.  Studying players at higher levels to improve court awareness and decision making.
  4. Competing in the right environments:  AAU, camps, and leagues can provide valuable competition when paired with skill development.  Choosing programs that emphasize fundamentals, accountability, and team basketball.
 
BALANCED APPROACH
 
AAU and other competitive opportunities should be seen as a tool for growth, not the sole focus of development.  The best players use these experiences to apply what they have learned through structured training and practice.  At OMS, we encourage players to take a well-rounded approach to their development:
  1. Commit to skill work and strength training
  2. Focus on building basketball IQ
  3. Compete in settings that reinforce good habits
Players who take ownership of their development in the offseason will be best prepared to succeed during the regular/tournament season.
 
All open gym dates for May 6th, May 13th, and May 20th have been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.