Breaking news:
Jackson to compete for Our Saviour Lutheran and one of 8 teams in the Overtime Elite League before heading to the University of North Carolina in 2024
Our Saviour Lutheran (OSL) School in the Bronx announced today that Ian
Jackson, ESPN’s No. 17-ranked basketball player in the country, has reunited with esteemed
Head Coach Pete Wehye to complete his final year of high school eligibility at OSL. Jackson
announced his transfer from Cardinal Hayes High School last week and will compete for the OSL
Falcons, a National force in the elite high school basketball world. He will be playing with the
teams on world class stages including the Overtime Elite League (OTE).
Jackson, one of the most talked about high school shooting guards in the country, has
committed to UNC’s 2024 class, where he will join NY LIghtning alum and five-star point guard
Elliot Cadeau. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard is also already making buzz as a top pick for the
2028 NBA Draft and made headlines this summer for stunning at the Adidas 3SSB All-American
Camp.
“It’s been an honor to watch Jackson, who I coached at the Middle School level, grow into an
incredible player and human,” said Coach Pete Wehye. “To have the opportunity to spend one
last year together, and build an elite high school program around him, is truly a gift that
benefits both Jackson and everyone involved, from his team, to the Bronx and Greater New
York community, Overtime, UNC TarHeels, and eventually the NBA League.”
Most recently, OSL and New York Lightning Basketball jointly introduced a first-of-its kind NIL
sports platform for the benefit of their unified alliance of more than 110 players called “Protect the Nest”.
In partnership with Obsesh, an industry leader in NIL sports marketing, and technology services, the program
aims to create economic and skills opportunities for its players starting with the 2023 season
and newly announced Falcons Combine Camp slated for October 6th.
For any national or local brands, or sports sponsors, interested in connecting with more than
110+ premier high school basketball talent, or for more information on NIL sponsorship
opportunities and the Falcons Combine national event, visit https://nyprotectthenest.com/ and
get in touch by email at nyprotectthenest@obsesh.com.
About Our Saviour Lutheran
Led by champion Head Coach Pete Wehye, Our Saviour Lutheran (OSL) School, located in the
Bronx, has five basketball teams in its program, including the OSL National Falcons, which
participate in Overtime Elite (OTE), Nike EYBL, Nike’s NY vs NY, and The Grind Session. Their
mission is to create successful pathways, inspire academic success, cultivate holistic growth,
and instill faithful Christian character in all that they do. The athletic philosophy is best stated in
this way: “Life is like sports. You train, endure, suffer, and triumph. In the end, you retire. God
willing, you leave an amazing history, become a better man, and build a better place for those
after you.”
About Obsesh
Launched in 2021 by industry veterans Tracy Benson and Jonalyn Morris, Obsesh is a sports-
focused marketing and technology platform specializing in Name, Image, and Likeness brand
growth for collegiate and elite high school athletic programs. Headquartered in California,
Obsesh is backed by key sports tech funds including Stadia Ventures, Underdog & Co., and
influencers, including Chad Hurley, YouTube Founder and co-owner of Golden State Warriors
and Los Angeles Football Club. Obsesh is dedicated to empowering athlete equity for all. For
more information or to discover sports opportunities, visit https://go.obsesh.com or email
nyprotectthenest@obsesh.com to discuss program specific opportunities.