Preseason National Top 10: No. 4 Link Academy

Fifth-year program looks to continue Chipotle Nationals success behind deep roster.

By Jordan Divens

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Oct 23, 2025, 9:03am

No. 4 Link Academy (Branson, Mo.)

Head coach: Chad Myers

2024-25 record: 22-9
National ranking: No. 7

Chipotle Nationals history: One title (2023), four appearances (6-3)

Players to watch

W — Tajh Ariza

Height: 6-9 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: No. 17 | Status: Oregon commit

F — Cameron Barnes

Height: 6-7 | Class: Junior (2027)

National rank: No. 56 | Status: Uncommitted

G — Luca Foster

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: No. 37 | Status: Uncommitted

G — Carlos Medlock

Height: 5-11 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: No. 76 | Status: Michigan State commit

W — Trent Perry

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: No. 102 | Status: Kansas commit

C — Tristan Reed

Height: 6-9 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: No. 81 | Status: Uncommitted

C — Ethan Taylor

Height: 7-1 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: No. 25 | Status: Uncommitted

G — Davion Thompson

Height: 6-2 | Class: Junior (2027)

National rank: No. 23 | Status: Uncommitted

Four-star Kansas commit Trent Perry is the top returner for Link Academy. (PHOTO: Julie L. Brown)