Preseason National Top 10: No. 2 Link Academy

Defending GEICO Nationals champions look to repeat behind a retooled group led by five-star Tre Johnson.

By Jordan Divens

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Nov 1, 2023, 10:28am

No. 2 Link Academy (Branson, Mo.)

Head coach: Bill Armstrong

2022-23 record: 27-1

National ranking: No. 1

GEICO Nationals history: One title (2023), two appearances (5-1)

Players to watch

G — T.O. Barrett

Height: 6-4 | Class: Senior (2024)

National rank: No. 88 | Status: Committed to Missouri

F — Brandon Benjamin

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2024)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

C — James Brown

Height: 6-10 | Class: Senior (2024)

National rank: No. 91 | Status: Committed to North Carolina

G — Jasper Johnson

Height: 6-4 | Class: Junior (2025)

National rank: No. 10 | Status: Uncommitted

G — Tre Johnson

Height: 6-6 | Class: Senior (2024)

National rank: No. 5 | Status: Uncommitted

G — Labaron Philon

Height: 6-4 | Class: Senior (2024)

National rank: No. 27 | Status: Committed to Kansas

G — Aaron Rowe

Height: 6-1 | Class: Junior (2025)

National rank: No. 20 | Status: Uncommitted

W — Jalen Shelley

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2024)

National rank: No. 65 | Status: Committed to Arkansas

G — T.J. Stuttley

Height: 6-4 | Class: Junior (2025)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

* Player rankings via 247Sports

MaxPreps National Junior of the Year Tre Johnson joins Link Academy after winning a state title at Lake Highlands last season. (Photo: Eddie Kelly)