Jesse Edwards, a 5′8 graduating senior at the IMG Basketball Academy, has committed to play at Drew University in New Jersey.  But what kind of player is he?  A pass-first point guard, Edwards is strong in the fast break and is very good in catch-and-shoot situations.  Edwards is a dogged defender who gives the opposing ball-handler [...]

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Puerto Rico to Post Grad - Nomar Sanchez

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Posted: Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Coming into the IMG Basketball Academy post-graduate program, Nomar Sanchez spoke very little English and let his game do most of the talking.  A 6′1, 160 lb guard, Sanchez is super-shifty with the ball, has a quick and accurate release from beyond the arc, and tends to come up with clutch steals late in games.  [...]

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Lien Phillip receiving late DI interest

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Posted: Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Lien Phillip, a 6′8, 220 lb forward for the IMG Basketball Academy post-graduate program, has received a ton of DII and JUCO interest throughout the year.  Now, however, with qualifying for Division I initial eligibility within his reach, Phillip is starting to see suitors come calling.  Phillip is a long post player who can rebound with [...]

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Adam Correia: A true student of the game

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Posted: Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Every so often a player comes into the IMG Basketball Academy that, for whatever reason, looks like a future coach in-the-making.  Adam Correia, a 6′2 180-pound guard who competes with our post-graduate group, seems like that kind of player.  A deadly shooter, Correia has worked on his overall game, increasing his speed and quickness and [...]

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With a college-ready body and athleticism, IMG Basketball Academy post-grad James Chute is finally full-go.  Battling a high-ankle sprain followed by complications from a spider bite, this 6′4 run-and-jump athlete is ready to make a splash during the late-signing period.  Always a student of the game, James’ comeback in late February and early March was [...]

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Guys like Kurt Benson just help you win…

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Posted: Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Some players just help teams win basketball games - Kurt Benson of the post-graduate team at the IMG Basketball Academy is one of those guys.
Starting the season as a hard-working glue guy, Kurt has used his time here at The IMG Basketball Academy to blossom into scoring force.  Now a 6′4, 195-pound guard, Kurt has grown [...]

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One thing the IMG Basketball Academy is well-known for at the college level is producing high-quality, able-to-contribute-immediately point guards. This year is no different, as two of our post-grads have had tremendous seasons while using their time to develop and prepare for the next level. Both of these players have Division-I ability. Check out information [...]

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Kris Lee increases options

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Posted: Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Kris is an athletic, slashing wing who is tremendous in transition.  An impressive streak scorer, he finishes above the rim with both creativity and consistency.  Any schools looking to upgrade their athleticism and scoring punch need look no further.  He has already turned a number of D2 heads, and there is no doubt he has [...]

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McCabe shoots and defends

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Posted: Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Leading the IMG Basketball Academy Post-Graduate team in made three point shots this season, 6′2 / 200 pound guard Jack McCabe is physically ready to compete at the next level.  Possessing an extremely high basketball IQ and bringing his physicality on a daily basis, Jack is a tremendous defensive rebounding two guard.  Jack has three [...]

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Brett Young now an inside-out threat

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Posted: Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

One of the most cited reasons for a player to come to us here at the IMG Basketball Academy is to develop their perimeter skills.  A guy is used to competing in the post, but needs to really become more skilled and creative both off the dribble and more consistent shooting the rock.  A great [...]

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