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SPIRE Academy

SPIRE Academy

Geneva, OH
NIBC
12 players

Program Scout Report

Overview

SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio competes in the NIBC and is tracked by PrepRadar with a 12-player roster. The program's profile in prep basketball rests on a concentration of ranked prospects across the 2026 and 2027 classes, led by two players in the 2027 class.

Coaching Staff

Kevin Boyle is the head coach of SPIRE Academy. His playing and coaching background, stated philosophy, and program achievements are not documented in the current research file, so these details should be verified and added before publication.

Player Development

PrepRadar's current records do not document NBA alumni or specific college placements for SPIRE Academy. The development pipeline is best assessed through the present roster, where King Gibson (2027, No. 16) and Darrell Davis (2027, No. 31) are the highest-ranked prospects.

Culture & Academics

Details on the school's academic offerings and facilities are not included in the available research. These areas should be confirmed before the report is finalized.

Recruiting Outlook

SPIRE's ranked prospect group includes five players: Gibson and Davis in the 2027 class, and Tarris Bouie (No. 41), Collin Ross (No. 65), and Aiden Derkack (No. 71) in the 2026 class. This spread gives the program ranked talent across two upcoming recruiting cycles, with its highest-ranked names currently in the 2027 group. The 2026 players provide depth for the near-term roster, while the 2027 class positions the program for continued visibility in future evaluations.

Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team

Coaching Staff

Kevin Boyle

Kevin Boyle

Head Coach

Tenure: 1 years
Record: 408-18 (at Montverde)

Kevin Boyle, an eight-time National Coach of the Year, brings his unparalleled championship pedigree and elite talent development system to SPIRE Academy. With over 900 career wins, Boyle is widely considered the greatest high school coach of all time, a sentiment echoed by #1 NBA Draft Pick Cooper Flagg. He enters his 39th season in 2025-2026, continuing to develop basketball champions who play at the highest levels in college and the NBA. Boyle previously led Montverde to seven national titles in ten years, coaching numerous NBA players like Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. His impressive resume includes guiding 20 McDonald’s All-Americans and 150 NCAA players, underscoring his consistent success in developing elite talent globally through camps and at SPIRE's state-of-the-art facilities.

Achievements & Facilities

Championships

  • πŸ† Rising national contender

Facilities

SPIRE Institute - 750,000 sq ft facility in Geneva, Ohio

Notable Achievements

["National Champions","State Champions"]

Recent Moves

Last 60 days
  • COMMITMENT
    King Gibson

    2027 Guard committed to LSU

    Oct 5
  • ANNOUNCEMENT
    King Gibson

    No. 13-rated prospect will announce college decision on October 4 on ESPN2

    Oct 3
  • ANNOUNCEMENT
    King Gibson

    King Gibson (No. 13-rated prospect) scheduled to make college announcement on October 4 at halftime of ESPN2 game

    Oct 3
  • COMMITMENT
    Darrell Davis

    No. 31 overall prospect in the class of 2027 has committed to Houston.

    Sep 7
  • ANNOUNCEMENT
    Darrell Davis

    Analyst believes Darrell Davis has a chance to be the next in a prestigious line of Houston point guards, with a linked scouting article.

    Sep 7
  • COMMITMENT
    Darrell Davis

    2027 SPIRE Academy (OH) G Darrell Davis has committed to Houston.

    Sep 7
  • ANNOUNCEMENT
    Darrell Davis

    Analyst expresses belief in Darrell Davis' potential to be the next great Houston point guard.

    Sep 7
  • COMMITMENT
    Darrell Davis

    Darrell Davis, the No. 31 overall prospect in the class of 2027, has committed to Houston.

    Sep 7
  • COMMITMENT
    Nolan Nelson

    2027 Providence (FL) F Nolan Nelson has committed to Furman.

    Sep 2