IMG Academy

Bradenton, FL

NIBC

21 players

Program Scout Report

Overview

IMG Academy stands as one of the premier destinations in prep basketball, drawing elite talent from across the country to its Bradenton, Florida campus. Competing in the NIBC against top-tier national competition, the program has established itself as a proving ground for players seeking high-level exposure and development.

Coaching Staff

Head coach Sean McAloon leads the program, overseeing a roster built to compete at the national level. His leadership emphasizes preparing players for the next stage of their basketball journey while navigating one of the most demanding schedules in prep basketball.

Player Development

The program's development pipeline is evident in its ability to attract and cultivate multiple nationally ranked prospects across different class years. With talent spanning from the 2025 class through 2028, IMG Academy demonstrates a sustained commitment to long-term player development rather than short-term roster building.

Culture & Academics

IMG Academy's broader athletic campus provides access to extensive training facilities and a sports-focused academic environment tailored to student-athletes balancing rigorous competition with their education.

Recruiting Outlook

IMG Academy's current roster features a deep and varied talent pool, headlined by top-10 nationally ranked prospects Darius Acuff Jr. and Dylan Betts, alongside rising underclassmen Bamba Touray and Dylan Betts in the 2028 class. The presence of multiple ranked players across the 2025, 2026, and 2028 classes signals a program trajectory built on continuous reloading and national-caliber recruiting, positioning IMG Academy to remain a fixture among the sport's top programs for years to come.

Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team

Coaching Staff

Sean McAloon

Head Coach

Tenure: 5 years

Sean McAloon brings a remarkable coaching pedigree to the helm of IMG Academy basketball. Over his 12-season career, he has amassed over 300 victories and earned Coach of the Year honors six times, a testament to his consistent success. During his nine seasons leading the Ascenders, McAloon compiled an impressive 193-60 overall record, highlighted by a national championship in 2019. He has a proven track record of developing elite talent, coaching 40 college basketball players and multiple professional players, including future NBA draft picks Zach Edey and Jarace Walker. McAloon's philosophy emphasizes not just on-court excellence but also the holistic development of student-athletes, preparing them for success at the next level and beyond.

Achievements & Facilities

Championships

🏆 GEICO Nationals Champion
🏆 Multiple state titles

Facilities

IMG Academy Campus - 600 acres, multiple basketball courts, professional training center

Notable Achievements

["National Champions","State Champions"]

NBA Alumni

Anfernee Simons — Portland Trail Blazers (2018)SG

Jonathan Isaac — Orlando Magic (2017)PF

Trevon DuvalPG

Emmitt Williams (2020)PF

Recent Moves

Last 60 days

OFFER
Quentin Mosby
2028 G from IMG Academy (FL) received offer from Oregon State
Oct 8
OFFER
Quentin Mosby
2028 guard from IMG Academy (FL) receives offer from Minnesota
Sep 30