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The 14th Annual Beach Blast, hosted by IMG Academy, is a premier basketball event bringing Prep and Post-Graduate competition to beautiful Bradenton, Florida. The three-day event guarantees teams three games of competitive play in brand new, state-of-the-art basketball facilities. College coaches and NBA Scouts from around the world will be in attendance and consider IMG Academy a premier destination for athlete development and unrivaled competition. Year after year, the IMG Academy Beach Blast proves to be one of the best events in the nation and provides scouts the opportunity to view talented players from across the globe.
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Purchase tickets ($25 per day/ $50 weekend)
$750 per team for the whole weekend (3 game guarantee, post grads) - Link coming soon
$150 for college coaches, whole weekend (Early Registration & Same day) - Link coming soon
In-person tickets can be purchased below.
Purchase TicketsAll tournament games will be livestreamed through the link below.
Purchase LivestreamCollege coaches and scouts reach out to Alexander Alacan for game film.
Request Game FilmPlease request media credentials through the form below.
Request CredentialsIf you are a college coach interested in attending Beach Blast please follow this link to register via NCSA. Coach packets will be available through NCSA.
Date | Event |
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Feb. 3, 2024 | Registration deadline |
Basketball Program Manager
Andrew Phillippe
941-243-1262
[email protected]
Event Lead
Taylor Madwin
[email protected]
The IMG Academy Beach Blast is a "stay-to-play" tournament. Every team participating must book their accommodations through our preferred travel provider, On Location.
The Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy is the ultimate stay-to-play accommodation for IMG Academy events. Participants and spectators will enjoy a modern suite of luxury amenities at this lifestyle, boutique hotel - all within walking distance from the IMG Academy campus. Recover in our 24-hour fitness center or by our resort-style pool, connect over a meal at Icon Eatery & Bar or Icon Loft, or enjoy in-room dining.
For questions on booking accommodations please reach out to our housing team at 844-395-0697 or [email protected]
All IMG Academy events are considered Stay-to-Play, meaning participants must book through our official housing partner Anthony Travel in order to remain eligible for competition.
Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy offers convenience and luxury as the official hotel of all IMG Academy events. Legacy Hotel and our partner hotels are also able to offer discounted rates that would otherwise not be available.
Yes, teams that reside inside a 75 mile radius of IMG Academy may request a waiver of the Stay-to -Play requirement. Please reach out to your tournament contact for more information.
Only housing booked through the Anthony Travel event-specific booking links are the only approved accommodations available to participants. If you have any questions, please contact event housing at [email protected] or call 844-395-0697.
IMG Academy offers drop-off and pickup services for all local Florida airports. Teams and players can schedule arranged transportation through Travel and Planning on IMG Academy’s website.
Sarasota/Bradenton Florida is conveniently located in central Florida and located near many large international airports. Make sure to book travel through one of these local airports.
Visit the Official Online Store of IMG Academy at shopimg.com, your IMG Academy branded gear headquarters. On campus shopping also available in the IMG Academy Campus Center’s bookstore.
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