Overview
Program Structure
IMG Academy offers year-round training and features a variety of teams at various levels to ensure each student-athlete has an enriching experience on campus. With as much emphasis on academics and college placement as on athletic development, IMG Academy tapers training and progressively increases workouts and conditioning before focusing on game preparation and team strategies. IMG Academy's extensive network of collegiate programs provides nationwide exposure unlike anywhere else.
College-preparatory environment
IMG Academy boys basketball student-athletes have a schedule that mirrors a collegiate atmosphere, with their on and off-court experiences preparing them to feel confident ahead of the next level. IMG Academy basketball student-athletes are also expected to maintain similar expectations to those that they’ll need to succeed in college, such as respect, academic success, responsibility and ownership, mental and physical toughness, and complete personal and athletic development.
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Teams
With multiple teams within the program, including National, Varsity, Junior National, Middle School, and Post-Graduate, IMG Academy basketball provides the nation’s most effective training environment for student-athletes regardless of age or skill level.
National
IMG Academy’s National Team competes against some of the nation’s top programs while earning unparalleled exposure during showcases and national-televised games and tournaments. Student-athletes within this team aspire to compete for top D1 programs or at the NBA and professional levels. Training consists of intensive workouts and team development that mirrors that of an elite collegiate program.
Varsity
IMG Academy offers several Varsity teams to accommodate student-athletes at various levels. Varsity teams compete against regional and national programs and also take on a challenging seasonal schedule. Varsity student-athletes have an opportunity to gain collegiate exposure during showcases and tournaments as well as on campus.
Junior National Team
IMG Academy’s Junior National Team provides 9th and 10th graders with an opportunity to compete at a high level against top Varsity and Junior Varsity teams locally and regionally. This team prepares student-athletes for the Varsity and National team through a full competition schedule, internal scrimmages, position-specific instruction, developmental opportunities, and more. Junior National student-athletes also begin to understand the college recruitment process in preparation for their next steps.
Middle School Teams
IMG Academy’s Middle School basketball teams provide student-athletes with the chance to develop and prepare for their progression towards the National, Varsity, and Junior National teams. Middle school student-athletes will be exposed to high-level skill development and training that building a foundation for incremental growth.
Post-Graduate Teams
IMG Academy’s dedicated post-graduate teams compete against national competition at various tournaments and showcase events, allowing them to gain unprecedented exposure. Post-graduate players do not jeopardize their NCAA eligibility while preparing for their next steps at the collegiate level both on the court as well as with a college placement advisor and academic staff. Post-graduates will develop through position-specific training while benefiting from an extra season to increase physicality as well as mental toughness and maturity.
Boys Basketball
