Program Scout Report
IMG Academy Basketball has established itself as one of the most prestigious prep basketball programs in the nation, attracting elite talent from around the world to its state-of-the-art facilities in Bradenton, Florida. Under the leadership of Head Coach Sean McAloon, the program has built a reputation for developing complete players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Ascenders compete in the highly competitive National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC), where they consistently face top-tier competition that prepares players for the next level. With a focused roster of 11 tracked players, IMG Academy provides individualized attention and development opportunities that larger programs simply cannot match. The program's track record speaks for itself, with championship hardware including a GEICO Nationals title and multiple state championships adorning the trophy case. More importantly, IMG Academy has proven to be a pipeline to professional basketball, producing NBA talents like Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, former Duke standout Trevon Duval, and Emmitt Williams. The academy's comprehensive approach combines elite basketball training with academic excellence, world-class sports science resources, and mental performance coaching, creating an environment where the nation's top prospects can reach their full potential while preparing for successful college careers at Division I programs across the country.
Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Coaching Staff
Sean McAloon
Head Coach
Sean McAloon leads IMG Academy's nationally ranked basketball program. Known for player development and preparing athletes for college basketball at the highest level.
Achievements & Facilities
Championships
- 🏆 GEICO Nationals Champion
- 🏆 Multiple state titles
Facilities
IMG Academy Campus - 600 acres, multiple basketball courts, professional training center
Notable Achievements
- • World's largest sports academy
- • Elite multi-sport training facility
- • Jonathan Isaac, Anfernee Simons alumni
NBA Alumni
Roster
Class of 2025

Laymen McGrady
Attending: Oral Roberts

Darius Acuff Jr.
📍 Bradenton
Attending: Arkansas
Sadiq White Jr.
📍 Bradenton
Attending: Syracuse
Kareem Stagg
📍 Bradenton
Attending: Georgia
Class of 2026

Cole Cloer
📍 Hillsborough, NCIMG Academy
Committed: NC State

Chase Foster
📍 Baltimore, MDIMG Academy
Committed: Pittsburgh
Aziz Olajuwon
📍 Sugar Land, TXIMG Academy
Committed: Stanford

Ralph Scott
📍 Bradenton, FLIMG Academy
Committed: Tennessee

Maxime Meyer
📍 Bradenton
Committed: Duke
Trey Beamer
📍 Bradenton, FLIMG Academy
Committed: Boston College

Jermal Jones
📍 Riverview, FLIMG Academy
Committed: Pittsburgh





