Student Athlete of the Week: Chol Marial (Boys Basketball)

Chol Marial, a 7'2" junior who plays Center for the boys basketball program, came to IMG Academy from South Sudan, Rumbek. Marial has certainly made an immediate impact on the program, both from the athletic and academic side of the Academy. Marial earns this week's Student Athlete of the Week because of his determination to always keep improving both on the court and in the classroom. 

Marial recognizes that IMG Academy has made him more social, and he's greatly enjoying the environment in Bradenton. 

Get to know Chol:

Hometown: South Sudan, Rumbek

Nickname: King Chol

How many years playing basketball: 5 years

Coach: Coach Mac

Position: Center

Records in your sport: Tallest in the class of 2019

Hobbies outside of school: Soccer

Favorite school subject: math, English, science

Best Advice Received: "Work hard and believe yourself."

Favorite Book: any basketball book

Favorite movie: Spiderman

Favorite Vacation Spot: Miami, FL

Favorite Type of Pet: dog

Sports Role Model: "Kevin Durant - I like how he plays."

Favorite team: OKC

Favorite actor: Kevin Hart

Favorite Singer: J. Cole

Favorite Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings

Superstitions: Holy ghost

Describe yourself in one word: Tall

What would you tweet right now: Tweet about my family

What inspires you to work hard in school: My parents

Editor’s Note: IMG Academy features a “Student-Athlete of the Week” award while class is in session. Students are nominated based purely on academic achievements and are chosen by a committee of educators from our boarding school.

See all of our previous Student Athletes of the Week here.

LEARN MORE ABOUT IMG ACADEMY BOARDING SCHOOL HERE.