Preseason National Top 10: No. 5 IMG Academy
By Jordan Divens
Nov 1, 2023, 10:28am
Top 10 junior Darius Acuff looks to guide Ascenders to NIBC title this season.
Head coach: Sean McAloon
2022-23 record: 18-8
National ranking: No. 5
GEICO Nationals history: One title (2019), five appearances (6-4)
Players to watch
Height: 6-3 | Class: Junior (2025)
National rank: No. 8 | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-7 | Class: Junior (2025)
National rank: No. 66
| Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-4 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: No. 74 | Status: Committed to Notre Dame
Height: 6-9 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: No. 28
| Status: Committed to Syracuse
Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: No. 55
| Status: Committed to Houston
Height: 6-4 | Class: Sophomore (2026)
National rank: No. 54
| Status: Uncommitted
Height: 7-6 | Class: Junior (2025)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: No. 29
| Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-8 | Class: Junior (2025)
National rank: Unranked
| Status: Uncommitted
* Player rankings via 247Sports
Top 30 senior prospect Khani Rooths is the top returner for the new-look Ascenders this season. (Photo: Mark Jones)
