Spire Academy Post Grad Plays Forehead-to-Forehead Ball

Spire Academy is a multi-sport academy located in Geneva, OH, about 48 miles northeast up the Lake Erie shore from Cleveland.  They offer a variety of programs, from camps to boarding school team programs, in their mission to shape student-athletes into future college level performers.

Their National Post Grad basketball team is coached by the veteran, Jay Slone. They compete against some of the top prep teams in the country and in the Elite Prep League. The team has been computer ranked as one of the Nation's top prep teams all season, and they recently traveled to the HoopHall Prep Showcase in Springfield, MA and knocked off #30 ranked Knox School (NY). They are also the current standings leader in the Elite Prep League.

The team's 2025-26 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here.

Coach Slone Coach Slone has helped 52 players go on to play college basketball on scholarship and five to play professionally. He loves the effort and intensity level of this year's team, that we have profiled below.

Collin Ross (2026) 6’10 forward (Committed to Virginia Commonwealth University) - Ross is the type of big every team wants in the modern game. Can post up mismatches, drive from the perimeter and switch 1-5. Season averages to-date: 17.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.4 bpg

Jackson Williams (2026) 6’4 point guard (Committed to Duquesne University) - Williams is a tough, high energy, 2-way lead guard. He thrives by getting to the paint to create for himself and others, while also being a force defensively. Season averages to-date: 15.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.3 apg

Ja’Yon Alexander (2026) 6’2 guard (Committed to The Citadel) - Alexander is known as a pitbull defender, similar to Davion Mitchell but has really made a stride offensively. Straight-line driving, attacking closeouts and knocking down catch and shoot 3’s. Season averages to-date: 12.7ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4 apg

Greg Howard (2026) 6’2 guard (Committed to Cal State Fullerton) - Howard is a smooth operator scoring guard. Good athlete, with poise on the offensive side of the ball. Special ability to score it.  Season averages to-date: 10.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 39% 3pt

Derek Rollins (2026) 6’5 small forward - Rollins is a hybrid forward with an elite ability to rebound and make 3’s. A little undersized but plays much bigger than he is. You can play through him as a decision maker or use him as a screener and floor spacer. Has received eight D2 offers and is receiving JUCO and Low Major interest. Season averages to-date: 12.7 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 39% 3pt

Chris Park (2026) 6’2 guard - Park is a winner. He values all of the little things. He can play the PG or off the ball. Elite ability to shoot and a good decision maker when he’s making plays. Receiving D2 interest. Season averages to-date: 10.5 ppg, 3.5 APG 49% 3pt

Avery White (2026) 6’0 point guard - A gritty, pitbull-type guard. Really gets after it defensively and lives in the paint offensively. Has received two DI offers - Season averages to-date: 8.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.2 apg