Preseason National Top 10: No. 4 IMG Academy

Five-star senior Darius Acuff headlines loaded roster that features five top 50 prospects.

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Oct 30, 2024, 10:00am


Head coach: Sean McAloon
2023-24 record: 20-9
National ranking: No. 5
Chipotle Nationals history: One title (2019), six appearances (6-5)

Players to Watch

Height: 6-2 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 9 | Status: Committed to Arkansas

G — Trey Beamer
Height: 6-1 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: No. 133 | Status: Uncommitted

F — Chase Foster
Height: 6-8 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: No. 40 | Status: Uncommitted

G — Jermal Jones
Height: 6-3 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: No. 42 | Status: Uncommitted

C — Cody Peck
Height: 6-10 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-4 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: No. 46 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 107 | Status: Committed to Georgia

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 25 | Status: Committed to Syracuse

Key Dates

Nov. 25 — vs. La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.)
Nov. 27 — vs. AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.)
Dec. 7 — vs. Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.)
Dec. 14 — vs. Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)
Dec. 18-23 — City of Palms Classic
Jan. 9 — vs. St. Mary's Prep (Orchard Lake, Mich.)
Jan. 11 — vs. Link Academy (Branson, Mo.)
Jan. 18 — vs. Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.)
Feb. 15 — vs. Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.)
Feb. 22 — vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
Five-star Arkansas signee Darius Acuff averaged 20.4 points and 5.5 assists per contest for the Ascenders last season. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)
Five-star Arkansas signee Darius Acuff averaged 20.4 points and 5.5 assists per contest for the Ascenders last season. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)

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