BASKETBALL BOYS & GIRLS
IMG Academy’s basketball program maximizes each player’s potential and provides a proven training structure that has led to National Championships, NBA Draft selections, D1 commitments, and more.
PROGRAM METHODOLOGY IMG Academy baskeball’s proven training structure and expert instruction has led to unprecedented accolades as well as top college commitments. The program remains unmatched for maximizing each player’s potential, regardless of their age or current ability level. The program’s coaches emphasize player development as well as college placement, offering a clear and defined pathway that translates directly to the next level. IMG continues to be home to some of the top collegiate recruits and NBA Draft selections, creating an incomparable atmosphere to train within. IMG Academy basketball coaches leverage their professional and collegiate experience and provide guidance regarding technical skills, college placement, game strategy and tactics, and more.
PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS • 2019 GEICO High School National Champions • 7 McDonald’s All-Americans since 2017 • 11 McDonald’s All-American nominees - girls program • 9 alumni drafted into the NBA since 2005 • 10 alumni competed in the 2019 NCAA Tournament • 14 D1 commitments in the 2018 and 2019 graduating classes • 19 National Team selections including Ava Toone representing Japan’s 16U team in 2019 • 5 alumni competing professionally around the world • 2 boys student-athletes earned gold medals at the 2018 FIBA Americas U18 Championship
NOTABLE ALUMNI/TRAINEES • Jarrett Allen • Michael Beasley • Jimmy Butler • Trevon Duval • Maurice Harkless • Jrue Holiday • Rodney Hood
• Jonathan Isaac • Luke Kornet • Skal Labissiere • Kevin Martin • Chris McCullough • Ja Morant • Cameron Payne
• Dwight Powell • Iman Shumpert • Anfernee Simons • Satnam Singh • Amar’e Stoudemire
NOTABLE RECENT BASKETBALL PROGRAM COLLEGE COMMITMENTS • Arizona • Auburn • Baylor • Dartmouth • Duke • Florida • Florida State • Kansas • Louisville
• Ohio State • Penn State • Syracuse • Tennessee • UNC • University of Mississippi • Vanderbilt • Villanova • Virginia
BOARDING SCHOOL 6TH - 12TH GRADE AND POST-GRADUATE OPTIONS AVAILABLE IMG Academy is the world’s premier boarding school for dedicated and passionate student-athletes. The program’s atmosphere closely mirrors the intensity and schedule of a collegiate program. IMG Academy basketball’s ideal and proven balance of challenging academics and on-court expert instruction has led to unprecedented team and individual accolades as well as college placement. IMG Academy’s basketball program focuses on position-specific instruction, a competitive schedule, year-round training and development, and frequent communication and evaluations for student-athletes and their families regarding their progress. Offering various levels within the program, including a National team, several Varsity and Middle School teams, post-graduate opportunities, and more, IMG Academy’s basketball program’s overall structure both supports and challenges individuals while providing them with a platform to achieve their goals on and off the court. Teams are available at the following levels: • National: compete against some of the nation’s top programs while gaining exposure to top D1 programs • Junior National: available for 9th and 10th graders to compete against high level Varsity teams locally and regionally • Varsity: the program offers several Varsity teams to accommodate student-athletes at various levels in their development and high school playing careers • Middle School: develop and prepare for the progression towards IMG’s National, Varsity, and Junior National teams while gaining exposure to high-level skill development and training • Post-graduate: compete against national competition at various tournaments and showcase events without jeopardizing NCAA eligibility
Learn more about IMG Academy’s boarding school online at www.imgacademy.com/boarding-school or by scanning the QR code.
BASKETBALL CAMPS AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND FOR ATHLETES AGES 12-18 IMG Academy basketball camps incorporate small-group training sessions as well as position-specific drills that prepare players of all levels for their upcoming tryouts, league season, and even for the collegiate level. The same coaching staff who led IMG to the 2019 GEICO National Championship game works directly with IMG campers to hone their technical, tactical, and strategic skills during each session. Camp programs include on-court group sessions that focus on shooting, dribbling, defense, and more. All basketball campers will receive a post-camp analysis report inclusive of coach feedback and important takeaways. IMG Academy basketball camps were developed to focus on the most crucial aspects of the game: • IMG Camp: IMG’s revolutionary training methodology (sport & core performance training) • Total Athlete: IMG Camp + 1 daily specialization session (Ex. strength & power or mental toughness & vision)
• Breakthrough: IMG Camp + 1 daily personalized sport training session • Game Changer: IMG Camp + Total Athlete + Breakthrough
In addition to progressive training, 3-week camps also provide basketball players with an opportunity to experience the option that most closely mirrors IMG’s renowned boarding school program.
Learn more about IMG Academy’s custom weekly and multi-week camps online at www.imgacademy.com/sport-camps or by scanning the QR code.
FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY
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BASKETBALL
COURTS With 24 baskets
PERFORMANCE
CENTER Weight room, Mind Gym, athletic training, and more
With professional locker and meeting rooms
GATORADE
SPORTS SCIENCE
INSTITUTE
2007
2010
Enrolled at IMG Academy as a sophomore; Averaged 6 points per game in his first season Graduated from IMG Academy; As a senior, he averaged 23 points per game and was named IMG Academy Scholar-Athlete of the Year and McDonald’s All-American nominee. Named to Pac-10 All-Freshman Team as a student-athlete at Stanford University
2012
2014
Named All-Pac-12 First Team honoree Named Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year Drafted in the second round by the Charlotte Hornets
2016
Signed a 4-year, $37 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks
2018
Tied his career-high with 21 points twice during the season
2019
Averaged a career-best 10.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game through 77 game
DWIGHT POWELL, IMG ACADEMY CLASS OF 2010
DID YOU KNOW? IMG basketball claimed the 2019 GEICO High School National Championship while recognizing 5 McDonald’s All-Americans in the past two years.
OTHER PROGRAMMING OPTIONS • Collegiate/Pro: Off-season / pre-season / post-season training availability • Team Training: Customizable options during spring break, the holidays, or any time throughout the year • Events: On-campus tournaments or annual opportunities to host your own event
CONTACT US & CONNECT Contact us to learn more about our programming options and to explore all of the opportunities available at IMG Academy.
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