IMG Academy to Host "Stephen A. Smith Basketball Camp at IMG Academy" In August

BRADENTON, Fla. (Mar. 30 2023) – This summer, IMG Academy is getting loud and providing a once-in-a-lifetime camp opportunity for young athletes with its Stephen A. Smith Basketball Camp at IMG Academy taking place Aug. 6-12. Stephen A. Smith is a featured commentator and executive producer on ESPN’s First Take, analyst on NBA Countdown and host of K[no]w Mercy with Stephen A. Smith podcast.

As part of the camp package, Smith will participate in several engaging opportunities with camp participants, including sharing an inspiring message to the young athletes and hosting a Q&A-format discussion. All camp participants will receive exclusively branded Stephen A. Smith Basketball Camp at IMG Academy apparel to wear for the week of camp.

“To have my own basketball camp associated with IMG Academy is an incredible opportunity for me to share my story and help inspire the next generation,” said Smith. “Providing advice on what it takes to succeed not only on the court, but also beyond the shot clock, is something I’m very passionate about. I’m honored that IMG Academy sees me as someone who can be an extension of its mission of empowering student-athletes to win in their future, preparing them for college and for life."

IMG Academy’s developmental basketball camps offer the ideal opportunity for any youth player looking to compete in college or learn from a wealth of IMG Academy coaches with professional and collegiate experience alike. The Stephen A. Smith Basketball Camp at IMG Academy is another example of how IMG Academy is advancing youth sports camps in the industry and providing camp participants an opportunity to shape the future of their young careers.

The IMG Academy Basketball Camp Featuring Stephen A. Smith will take place at IMG Academy's 600-acre campus. Pricing for the camp begins at $2,899

Camp Participants can engage with Stephen A. Smith and receive branded apparel.

About IMG Academy

IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

To learn more about IMG Academy and its on-campus and online experiences, visit www.imgacademy.com.