The Talent is Central
Academy of Central Florida (ACF) is a private, co-ed school located in the Orlando area that is an academics-plus-athletics institution. All courses are taught at a college-prep level, and the athletic program is built to prepare players for college and pro careers. The program has developed student-athletes from over 50 countries.
The basketball program fields several boys teams plus a girls program. It’s Gold team competes at the highest level of prep basketball and last year it finished the season computer ranked as the #6 team in the nation. Its Prep White and Prep Black team compete in the Florida State Basketball Conference in the Central and Gulf Divisions trying to get to the State Tournament. They will also play in several events including Big Shots Nationals, IMG Beach Blast, JUCO Jamboree, ACF Showcase, ACF Showdown and the DME Beach and Ball Classic.
The post graduate head coach is highly regarded and successful Chris Chaney. Coach Chaney now has 1009 wins in 32 seasons and is the youngest coach in the history of basketball at any level to reach that milestone. He has earned three prep national championships and three National Prep Coach of the Year awards. His teams have been ranked No. 1 nationally in seven different seasons. Coach Chaney has run basketball clinics in China, Belgium, Nigeria, Poland, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas and has led U.S. all-star teams to gold medals in Italy, France and Iceland. He has help develop 20 NBA players and draft picks, including Hassan Whiteside, Jordan Hill and Shawne Williams.
The first month of the season is focused on building training-camp habits: developing the daily discipline needed to succeed at the next level while reinforcing the toughness, family, and work ethic that define the program’s culture.
For the 2026-27 season, ACF will feature the players profiled below.
Quentin Aridou (2027) guard - An international combo guard that competes and plays with an edge.
Ahmet Bicer (2027) small forward - A long, athletic Turkish prospect with defensive range, transition mobility, finishing potential, and considerable upside as his strength and offensive skill package mature.
Jaiden Clemente (2027) shooting guard - A steady player with extensive varsity experience who contributes through perimeter scoring, secondary playmaking, disciplined defense, and winning team basketball. 3.2 gpa
Raffy Connolly (2027) 6'7 wing - A versatile British-Irish player who provides length, rebounding, defensive flexibility, and developing scoring ability from multiple areas of the floor. 3.5 gpa
Max Dean (2027) wing - A competitive Orlando-area wing who offers lineup versatility, off-ball value, and the potential to develop into a dependable two-way role player. 4.7 gpa ACT 21 SAT 1160
Ian Degens (2027) 6'8 forward - A developing player with experience in Belgium’s basketball system who projects as a physical frontcourt contributor capable of impacting the game through effort and positional versatility.
Ndiaga Diop (2027) 6'4 wing - A player wing with long arms that plays with edge and confidence.
Gradi Ekutshu (2027) 6'9 forward - A long, high-motor player who rebounds outside his area, protects the rim, runs the floor hard, and consistently affects games through energy and defensive activity.
Ryder English (2027) 6'2 guard - A polished Canadian player. He is a high-level perimeter shooter who finds his balance quickly, relocates intelligently, and consistently creates clean scoring opportunities without dominating the ball.
AJ Etienne (2027) 5'10 point guard - A bully ball player with a strong base, play making ability, scoring ability and the leadership skills to lead a locker room. 3.8 gpa
Dominique Fisher (2027) point guard - An energetic Spanish-American player who applies aggressive ball pressure, plays with excellent competitive intensity, and can organize an offense while disrupting opposing guards.
Badr Kazma (2027) 6'4 wing - A strong, left-handed player who stretches defenses with confident three-point shooting while supplying rebounding, versatility, and multi-sport toughness. 4.4 gpa
Jiaqi Li (2028) 6'3 guard - A skilled Chinese player with international experience, perimeter shooting ability, positional size, and the adaptability to function within multiple offensive systems.
Tae Maze (2027) 6'4 guard - A powerful combo with a football-built frame who uses strength effectively as a driver, rebounder, defender, and physical mismatch against smaller guards.
Octavio Moscato (2027) — A tough and hard nose player that’s still developing but has some good attributes to contribute to a team right now.
Surafia Norries (2027) 6'0 point guard - A productive player who controls tempo, creates offense, competes confidently, and has demonstrated the ability to deliver high-scoring performances. 3.1 gpa
Jaiden Pugh (2027) 6'5 shooting guard - An athletic player who pressures defenses in transition, attacks the rim aggressively, and brings the physical tools to become an impactful two-way perimeter player.
Brandon Rivera (2027) guard - A versatile combo who can initiate offense or play away from the ball, giving his team another ball handler and perimeter scoring option. 3.9 gpa
Amir Sebti (2027) 6'4 wing - A big wing with versatility and a competitive edge who stays active on both ends of the floor. 3.8 gpa
Dusan Stankovic (2027) 6'9 forward - A skilled Montenegrin who combines strong rebounding instincts, interior scoring, floor spacing potential and proven production against international competition.
Keshawn Summerville (2027) guard - A confident, productive scoring guard who generates offense possession after possession and has demonstrated the consistency necessary to become a record-setting high-school scorer. 3.7 gpa
Alvin Toe (2027) 6'2 guard - A strong and versatile player who rebounds above his position, applies disruptive defensive pressure, and creates extra possessions with his anticipation and active hands. 3.6 gpa
Hiroki Wake (2027) guard - A smart Japanese guard that has a high level skillset and knows how to play the game.
Junxi Yang (2027) 6'5 guard - A skilled scorer who can create points at multiple levels. He brings legitimate positional size and has the offensive upside to attract DI attention.
Marcos Zurita (2027) 6'3 guard - A polished Spanish player and proven international scorer who combines shot-making, poise, competitive confidence, and the ability to carry an offense in important moments.
Jacob Hod (2028) 6'2 guard - A developing that has good size and toughness for his position.
Christopher Oliver Jr. (2028) 6'5 guard - An athletic combo with downhill strength, defensive versatility, open-floor explosiveness, and significant upside as his shooting and decision-making continue developing.
Ryuki Nakatani (2029) 6'2 point guard - A poised Japanese player with advanced feel, controlled pace, sound decision-making, and intriguing long-term upside as a floor general. 3.3 gpa
To accommodate college scout visits, ACF holds a schedule of Fall Open Gym runs, the details of which can be found by clicking here.
The ACF Post Grad Gold team’s 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here.