Preseason National Top 10: No. 5 Montverde Academy

Following the departure of Kevin Boyle, Steve Turner looks to continue success of national powerhouse.

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Oct 23, 2025, 9:04am
No. 5 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)

Head coach: Steve Turner
2024-25 record: 19-8
National ranking: No. 8
Chipotle Nationals history: Seven titles (2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024), 14 appearances (29-7)

Players to watch

Height: 6-9 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: No. 9 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-7 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: No. 66 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-2 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: No. 42 | Status: Uncommitted

W — Jayden Hodge
Height: 6-6 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: No. 79 | Status: Northwestern commit

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: No. 186 | Status: Kent State commit

F — Joe Philon
Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: No. 42 | Status: Uncommitted

W — Kevin Thomas
Height: 6-7 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: No. 78 | Status: LSU commit

Height: 5-9 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: No. 197 | Status: Uncommitted
Kent State commit Dhani Miller is the top returner for the new-look Eagles under head coach Steve Turner. (PHOTO: Julie L. Brown)
Kent State commit Dhani Miller is the top returner for the new-look Eagles under head coach Steve Turner. (PHOTO: Julie L. Brown)

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