Long-time Julian High coach has helped develop some of the city’s top players
BRADENTON, Fla. (June 17, 2010) - IMG Academies today announced the hiring of Loren Jackson, a veteran prep basketball coach, who has led some of Chicago’s elite players and teams.
Jackson, who is well known for his success at Julian High and Boys to [...]
IMG’s own Dwight Powell was named for this years 2009-10 All-State Boys Basketball Team which was selected by the Florida’s Sports Writers Association.
The 6″9 215lb. power forward averaged 23.2/ 11.6/ 4.4 assists/ 2.3 blocks this season. For a full view of the Florida Sports Writers Association List of All-State Boys 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th [...]
One of the top recruits in the nation, as well as an elite student, 6-foot-10 IMG Basketball Academy center Dwight Powell is ready to make an impact at Stanford University this fall.
Slam Magazine recently ranked him No. 35 for the 2010 class, stating that Dwight is a “Athletic, promising big who is also an outstanding [...]
Perseverance Award
Andrew Davis and Jackie Sime
Spirit Award
Tyler Hunt and Alyssa Mann
Most Improved
Pablo Ocejo and Lydia Tsao
Most Valuable
Dwight Powell and Jen McDade
Scholar-Athlete Award
Dwight Powell and Jen McDade
The IMG Basketball Academy is proud to announce that Senior Dwight Powell was recently selected to play in the High School Academic All-American Classic, which features the top players in the country who excel in the classroom and contribute to their communities. According to the HSAAAC committee, players are chosen based on:
Grade point average
SAT/ACT [...]
IMG Basketball Academy’s Dwight Powell recently played in the Kentucky Derby Festival, a national invite tournament that features the top prep hoop stars from across the country. Follow the link to watch the ENTIRE game! Also, keep an eye out for an interview with IMG Basketball Coach Vince Walden at the 3:05 mark. Click Wazoosports.com [...]
IMG Basketball Academy’s Dwight Powell was recently selected to play in the Kentucky Derby Festival, a national all-star game for the top high school basketball players in the country. The event, to take place Saturday, April 10 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY, will include 22 players, all of whom are ranked in the top [...]
Check out World Sport’s feature on IMG Academies, with appearances from Nick Bollettieri, Trevor Moawad, Steve Shenbaum, Nate Vander Sluis, David Da Silva, Josh Lifrak, Trevor Anderson, as well as students Dwight Powell, Ryan Harrison, Ginger Howard and others.
The show is aired to more than 200 million households in 117 countries.
IMG Academies student Dwight Powell will head to Stanford next year to help not only in rebounding the basketball, but also the program as a whole. Stanford’s incoming freshman have a lot on their plate as they try to save a team currently battling to avoid their first losing season in 17 years. An article [...]
IMG Basketball Academy senior and Stanford commit, Dwight Powell, was named to the 2010 Jordan Brand Classic watch list.
The list features 50 of the best high school seniors, with the top 24 chosen to participate in the game, which is played at the prestigious Madison Square Garden and broadcasted live on ESPN.
Past participants include Carmelo [...]
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