Oakland Middle School Boys Basketball
Finalized 2025-2026 Roster
8th Grade
Deangelo Kinnear
Brennon Thomas
Maliek Fowler
Kyreese Leavy
Damyrion Ballet
Spencer Dixon
Maddox Lillis
Blake Radny
Omari Evans
Banning Vaughn
7th Grade
Titus Holloway
Maaz Walker
Seth Duke
Sam Ricketts
Josiah Talbert
Hayes Kent
Lorenzo Johnson
Keiondre Carney
Marquez Armour
Caleb Elliott
6th Grade
Zechariah Jennings
Kobe Dixon
Byron Dean
Owen Baxter
Zach Barnes
William Barrett
Managers
Bowen Larson
Mansur Walker
Important Information for Final Roster Athletes/Managers
- October 14th (Tuesday): There will be a mandatory Team meeting in Annex Room 300 from 3:15-5:00 pm for players only. All athletes are required to attend except for football players. Parents will need to pick up their athlete in the Annex Parking Lot at 5:00 PM.
- October 15th (Wednesday): 1st Team Practice from 3:30-5:45 in Annex Gym. There will be a mandatory parent meeting at 6:00 PM in the Room 300 (Annex Building). Parents need to park in the Annex Parking Lot and enter through the front entrance of Annex building
- October 16th (Thursday): Study Hall from 3:15-4:45 PM in Annex Room 300. Team practice from 5:00-6:45 PM in Main 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
- Skill Development: Consistent work on shooting mechanics, ball handling, footwork, finishing, and passing. Training with purpose - developing skills that translate into game situations.
- Strength and Conditioning: Improving strength, speed, agility, and endurance. Injury prevention and overall athletic development.
- 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.
- 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:
- Commit to skill work and strength training
- Focus on building basketball IQ
- 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.