IMG Academy Post Grad National is Impressive
IMG Academy is arguably the nation's most famous preparatory boarding school and sports training facility. It is located in Bradenton, FL, about 25 miles across the Tampa Bay from St Petersburg. It is set across over 600 acres and features programs consisting of sport camps for young athletes, adult camps, a boarding school, including a post-graduate/gap-year program, events, professional and collegiate training, group hosting, and corporate retreats.
The IMG Academy basketball experience is an atmosphere that closely mirrors the intensity and schedule of a collegiate program. With availability for 6th grade to Post Graduate student-athletes, IMG Academy has multiple teams available based on age and skill level. The program’s holistic structure and challenging on-court instruction has led to unprecedented team and individual accolades. The program claimed the 2019 GEICO High School National Championship and includes an ever-growing roster of 13 McDonald's All-Americans and 19 NBA draftees. They have placed over 140 basketball student-athletes in college over the last five years, including 80+ Division placements.
The IMG Academy Post Grad National team, profiled below, is their top post grad team. It is head coached by the veteran former college coach, Jim Carr and his assistant coach is Dan "DT" Torres. They play, as the name implies, a national schedule against many of the strongest teams in the nation. This year's team is already off to an impressive start, as captured by the early National Computer Rankings.
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#0 Calvin Murphy III (2026) 6'0 point guard - From Houston, TX, Murphy has both the name and game. He is the grandson of NBA great Calvin Murphy. He is a tough and quick point guard who puts up high assist/turnover stats.
#1 Landyn Colyer (2026) 6'6 wing - From Tampa, Fl, Colyer is a lengthy 2 guard that is a shooter with great form and range. He is steadily expanding his game. He has already put up a 35 point game vs a nationally ranked junior college opponent. Receiving Mid Major+ recruitment.
#2 LJ Katz (2026) 6'0 guard - From Hoboken, NJ, Katz is a combo guard, leaning more toward the 2 spot. He is a very good shooter with deep range. Receiving recruitment as a Low Major D1 and High Academic D3. 3.7 gpa
#4 (2026) Hakeem Weems 6'10 forward - From Atlanta, GA, Weems is a long and athletic 4 man. He is vastly improved and still has huge upside to go. He can guard 2-5. Receiving interest High Major recruiting.
#5 Nick Murrmann (2026) 6'4 forward (Committed to New York University) - From Blacksburg, VA, Murrmann is the team's back-up big who plays bigger than his height. He is an utility forward who plays the game with great effort.
#10 John Whitaker (2026) 6'0 guard - From Falls Church, VA, Whitaker is a transfer from Oak Hill Academy (VA). He is a shooter with great range. Receiving High D3 recruitment.
#12 Adamaas Lukosevicius (2026) 6'3 guard - From London, England, who played for the top English program, Barking Abbey - scored 33 vs IMG national last year. IMG National knew he was worthy, when he scored 33 points against them in a game last year. He is a very good shooter, who can go off in streaks with his high arching shot.
#13 Trey George (2026) 6'0 point guard - From Pompano Beach, FL, George is the team's backup point guard just coming off injury. He missed his senior year due to transfer rules and most of his junior year due to injury. He is a good defender. At 6 feet tall, he still is an above-the-rim rim athlete.
#20 Sagie Goodes (2026) 6'1 point guard - From Tel Aviv, Israel, Goodes plays on the Israeli National Team and is benefiting from that international experience. He is a strong power guard who is very good in ball screens.
#22 Stefan Pilsnic (2026) 6'11 forward - From KK Crvena Red Star, Serbia, Plisnicis is on the Serbian National team. He is a stretch 5 man with good range. Receiving High Major recruitment.
#23 Trent Alston-Egbriremolen (2026) 6'5 wing - From St Francis Academy, Baltimore, MD, - Alston-Egbriremolen is a strong bodied wing who is the team's most consistent player and leading scorer. He is an excellent driver to the rim, which enables him to live at free throw line. His improved shooting has jumped his recruiting level up to the Mid Major+/High Major- level. Plays AAU with Team Thrill-UA Circuit.