Basketball Academy - Basketball Program

Basketball Academy Overview

IMG Academy basketball’s ideal and proven balance of challenging academics and on-court expert instruction has led to unprecedented team and individual accolades as well as college placement. The same program that claimed the 2019 GEICO High School National Championship guides student-athletes across every team to achieve their greatest potential while emphasizing player development and collegiate preparation. Each student-athlete is surrounded by a support team inclusive of experienced coaches, academic teachers, knowledgeable college placement advisors, and more.

Student-athletes experience an atmosphere that closely mirrors the intensity and schedule of a collegiate program. Offering various levels within the program, including a National team, several Varsity and Middle School teams, Post-Graduate opportunities, and more, IMG Academy’s basketball program’s overall structure both supports and challenges individuals while providing them with a platform to achieve their goals on and off the court.

Inside the IMG Academy Basketball Program

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Basketball Program Structure

IMG Academy’s basketball program focuses on position-specific instruction, a competitive schedule, year-round training and development, and frequent communication and evaluations for student-athletes and their families regarding their progress. IMG basketball features a variety of teams at various levels and age ranges to ensure each student-athlete has an enriching experience while competing against teams that will further develop their potential.

With as much of an emphasis placed on academics and college placement as on athletic development, IMG Academy student-athletes will have access to a support team inclusive of teachers, college placement advisors, and more to ensure that they’re pursing their passions both on and off the court. IMG’s basketball program also has an extensive network of collegiate programs which provides student-athletes with exposure unlike anywhere else.

During pre-season, student-athletes undergo an NBA-style combine testing evaluation to determine their current level as well as their strengths and areas in need of development. IMG places a significant emphasis on strength and conditioning during this time before progressing towards game preparation and team strategies during the season. Throughout the year, coaches place an emphasis on individual skill development, small group training, and team workouts and instruction. Once the season concludes during June-August, student-athletes can take advantage of summer school, team training options, and innovative on-court programming to further prepare for the upcoming season.

IMG Academy Basketball Teams

With multiple teams within the program, including National, Varsity, Junior National, Middle School, and Post-Graduate, IMG basketball provides the nation’s most effective training environment for student-athletes.

National Team

IMG’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 Team

IMG 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’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’s dedicated post-graduate teams competes 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 benefitting from an extra season to increase physicality as well as mental toughness and maturity.

Sample Basketball Schedule

September

Orientation
Training camp (3 week evaluation period for all players)
Strength training emphasizing hypertrophy based principles
Performance & NBA style Combine testing
NCAA eligibility center registration
Start of fall basketball league
SAT/ACT sign-ups
Senior/Post Grad recruitment meetings
Open practices for college coaches, averaging 70+ coaches per year

October

Team practices with tactical & skill development with 2-3 individual workouts per week
Individual development plans distributed to players and parents
College placement meetings*
College application process continues/Common App finalized*

* Applies to Seniors and Post Grads only

November - February

In-season games begin
Continued skill development
Underclassmen recruitment planning
Continued college placement meetings*
Narrowing college choices/list*
Individual development plans

* Applies to Seniors and Post Grads only

March - April

Spring AAU season begins; Teams will travel to national events
Emphasis on strength development after game season
Individualized skill development training
Focus on skills training
Finalize college selections and enrollment paperwork*

* Applies to Seniors and Post Grads only

May

Final player evaluations
Summer training plan distributed
End of year recognition banquet
Underclassmen official visits
Strength training emphasizing hypertrophy based principles

June - August

Academic Elite Tour
Hoop Group Elite
Summer AAU teams
Focus on off-season development

Athletic and Personal Development

Athletic and Personal Development plays an integral role in the overall development of each basketball student-athlete. Athletic and Personal Development instructors focus on crucial areas such as mental toughness, strength & conditioning, nutrition, leadership, life skills and character development, and more to ensure that IMG Academy basketball student-athletes not only have an advantage over the competition but understand what it takes to succeed in college, in the NBA, and in life.

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Academics

Grades 6-12

IMG Academy’s collegiate-style schedule provides the ultimate preparation for student-athletes to succeed at the next level. Basketball student-athletes have the ability to select their courses and electives to identify their areas of interest ahead of enrolling into the collegiate program that best aligns with their academic and athletic goals.

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Post-Graduate

Post-graduate basketball student-athletes will benefit from a gap year at IMG with available standardized test prep, college course credit opportunities, college placement and recruitment advisement, and more. Basketball post-graduates experience immense benefits by ensuring they’re prepared for their next steps as collegiate-student-athletes. Post-graduates will not jeopardize their NCAA eligibility by enrolling in this program.

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Technology & Facilities

Four basketball courts with 24 baskets with video analysis capabilities during practices and games
Keemotion Video Analysis
- Automated film recordings allowing instant play review and game corrections
Covered turf facility for speed and agility work with coaches focused on basketball players

Performance and Sports Science Center

Mind Gym for mental conditioning sessions and vision training
- Fit Lights, dynaBOARD, and cognitive perceptive technology
Yoga studio
Strength and conditioning equipment
Classrooms for nutrition and leadership training
Athletic training facility for recovery and regeneration, including hot and cold tubs

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Admissions

All prospective student-athletes must submit a completed application, including academic records and recommendations.

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Basketball Program Tuition

For academic year 2022-2023, tuition ranges from $65,400 to $87,900 per year depending on age, boarding and grade of student-athlete. Go to our tuition page for the full sport-by-sport cost breakdown.

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