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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This year’s 2009 Wazoo Sports Derby Festival Basketball Classic will have a certain IMG flavor as one of its star participants (6′10 forward Kyryl Natyazhko) and one of the team coaches (Vince Walden) both hail from right here at the IMG Basketball Academy.  This all-star game, held at Freedom Hall on the campus of the University [...]

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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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Last night, no less than 10 college coaches were in the gym at the IMG Basketball Academy, observing an open gym intrasquad scrimmage featuring our post-graduates and upperclassmen.  Multiple coaches from six different Division I schools were in attendance, including University of Auburn, University of Florida, Mississippi State University, University of Pennsylvania, St. Francis University [...]

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Atwater & Powell turning heads in 2010

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Posted: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

A pair of 11th graders have started to draw the attention of the nation here at the IMG Basketball Academy.  Michael Atwater (6′7 swingman) and Dwight Powell (6′9 forward) were recently recognized by Nothing but Net Basketball Magazine as being amongst the top 150 prospects in the nation for the Class of 2010.
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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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College recruitment update

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Posted: Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Two pieces of news recently surfaced on the college recruitment front for some of our players here at the IMG Basketball Academy.  First, an article was published by RecruitRecon.com that dealt with two of our soon-to-be alumni as they look to find an opportunity to move on to the next level academically and athletically.  The [...]

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