The flight of Birdman: IMG Academy basketball program's Coach Barto recalls his time with Chris Andersen
Posted: May 27, 2009
Dan Tierney
In early 2008, Dan Barto, now the post-graduate national program coordinator for the IMG Academy basketball program, worked one-on-one with Chris "Birdman" Andersen.Birdman was suspended from the league and looking to get back into shape and find a team that wanted...
Riek, Natyazhko and Coach Barto get SI mention
Posted: May 22, 2009
Dan Tierney
John RiekMississippi State University has become a huge player this offseason in men's college basketball, thanks in part to the signing of IMG Academy basketball program's John Riek.Check out the story by Luke Winn on the Sports Illustrated site regarding MSU and...
Puerto Rico to Post Grad - Nomar Sanchez
Posted: May 17, 2009
The Press Attack- A Basketblog
Coming into the IMG Academy basketball program 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,...
Lien Phillip receiving late DI interest
Posted: May 17, 2009
The Press Attack- A Basketblog
Lien Phillip, a 6'8, 220 lb forward for the IMG Academy basketball program 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...