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02 A History <strong>of</strong> Success04 Beyond <strong>the</strong> Court06 A Born Leader08 Develop<strong>in</strong>g Talent10 Coaches and Staff12 Senior Spotlight14 Senior Showdown15 Alumni Corner16 National Team18 Post Grad Black Team20 Post Grad Blue Team21 Women’s National Team22 Junior National Team23 Developmental Teamtable <strong>of</strong>contents


Andy Borman, an <strong>IMG</strong> Academiesalum, successfully balanced rigorousacademics and elite athletics at DukeUniversity and now passes his lessonslearned onto current <strong>IMG</strong> Basketball<strong>Academy</strong> students.A BORNLEADERFresh <strong>of</strong>f a second soccer state championshipand <strong>ano<strong>the</strong>r</strong> All-Conference selection <strong>in</strong> basketball,Andy Borman sat with his fa<strong>the</strong>r to make a seriouslife decision.He could spend his senior year <strong>of</strong> high <strong>school</strong> at hissmall North Carol<strong>in</strong>a private <strong>school</strong> with a handful<strong>of</strong> scholarship <strong>of</strong>fers and be <strong>the</strong> proverbial big fish<strong>in</strong> a small pond, or he could transfer to <strong>IMG</strong> Academies,as suggested by his soccer coach.“I went for what was supposed to be a three-weekcamp just to see if I would like it,” he remembers.“Three weeks turned <strong>in</strong>to six, <strong>the</strong>n n<strong>in</strong>e, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>whole summer. I went home for about three days at<strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> summer to pack my th<strong>in</strong>gs and returnedto enroll for <strong>the</strong> <strong>school</strong> year. I knew I loved sports,but didn’t realize how much until I went to <strong>IMG</strong>.”Now <strong>the</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong>,life has come full circle for Borman. Of course,coach<strong>in</strong>g may have been his dest<strong>in</strong>y regardless <strong>of</strong>his career path.Andy announced <strong>in</strong> January that he will leave his role to move toNew York with his wife. While Andy will be missed by all, he hasexpressed his confidence <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> future growth <strong>of</strong> our basketballprogram. We are dedicated to ensur<strong>in</strong>g that Andy’s replacementwill cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>the</strong> momentum we have built <strong>in</strong> attract<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> bestyoung women and men at <strong>the</strong> youth, high <strong>school</strong>, collegiate andpro levels from around <strong>the</strong> globe.ANDYBORMANimg BASKETBALLacademy directorAstronauts and ArmyTo <strong>know</strong> Andy Borman is to <strong>know</strong> his history.His grandfa<strong>the</strong>r Frank Borman was an astronautwho served as <strong>the</strong> commander <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first successfulorbit around <strong>the</strong> moon <strong>in</strong> 1968 (Apollo 8) andchose to retire ra<strong>the</strong>r than jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> mission thatallowed for <strong>the</strong> first humans to walk on <strong>the</strong> moon.His fa<strong>the</strong>r, Fred Borman, played football at WestPo<strong>in</strong>t, <strong>the</strong>n returned after graduat<strong>in</strong>g as acoach for <strong>the</strong> football team. At West Po<strong>in</strong>t, <strong>the</strong>basketball coach <strong>in</strong>troduced his wife’s sisterto Fred Borman and <strong>the</strong> two would latermarry. The matchmaker/basketballcoach’s name? Mike Krzyzewski.Borman would spend much<strong>of</strong> his teenage years around“Coach K” and dreamed <strong>of</strong>wear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Duke uniform.So after a standout year at<strong>IMG</strong> Academies, Bormannarrowed his collegechoices to SMU, Notre Dame and Duke, but <strong>the</strong>choice wasn’t much <strong>of</strong> one at all. He was alwaysgo<strong>in</strong>g to be a Blue Devil.A balanc<strong>in</strong>g actDespite excell<strong>in</strong>g at both sports <strong>in</strong> high <strong>school</strong>,Borman chose to focus on soccer <strong>in</strong> college overbasketball. Still, upon completion <strong>of</strong> soccer season“Coach K” persuaded him to tra<strong>in</strong> with <strong>the</strong> basketballteam, which needed some bodies for practices,and maybe Borman could earn a walk-on spot.That Duke team was stacked <strong>in</strong> every sense <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>word, with <strong>the</strong> start<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>eup consist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> fivefuture NBA players. So, how did <strong>the</strong> first week go?“It was hell. I was a good basketball player – All-Conference and had played aga<strong>in</strong>st elite guysdur<strong>in</strong>g AAU – but never played aga<strong>in</strong>st that manygood players at once. And ‘Coach’ was tough. Fromthat first day until <strong>the</strong> day I die, ‘Uncle Mike’ is‘Coach.’”For <strong>the</strong> next four years, Borman would balancesoccer, basketball and academics at one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>world</strong>’s most prestigious <strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>of</strong> higherlearn<strong>in</strong>g, yet found noth<strong>in</strong>g but success. Seven <strong>of</strong>his eight athletic seasons (four basketball, threesoccer) <strong>in</strong>cluded a No. 1 rank<strong>in</strong>g at some po<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> season. In 2001, he was part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dukemen’s basketball team that won <strong>the</strong> NationalChampionship.“Honestly, <strong>IMG</strong> Academies helped a lot. Liv<strong>in</strong>g onmy own for a year and learn<strong>in</strong>g how to balance myown time was crucial. You tra<strong>in</strong> for more hours aday at <strong>IMG</strong> than at any college.”Return<strong>in</strong>g to his alma materDur<strong>in</strong>g a recent practice with his freshmen team,Borman was approached by Glen “Big Baby” Davis,an NBA champion with <strong>the</strong> Boston Celtics who wastra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g at <strong>IMG</strong> Academies dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fseason.Davis asked if he could help <strong>the</strong> team, and Bormanobliged.Despite already spend<strong>in</strong>g hours on <strong>the</strong> court and<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> weight room, Davis went on to teach postmoves to 14-year-olds for <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> practice. He<strong>the</strong>n stayed and helped coach a post-grad practice.That night, he sat on <strong>the</strong> bench as an assistantcoach for a post-grad game.“I don’t <strong>know</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>ano<strong>the</strong>r</strong> <strong>school</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>world</strong> <strong>where</strong>someth<strong>in</strong>g like that would happen organicallyand simply out <strong>of</strong> someone’s love for <strong>the</strong> game,”Borman said. “These kids will remember thatexperience for <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir lives.”Davis’ passion for <strong>the</strong> game is exactly what Bormanlooks for <strong>in</strong> potential <strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong>players. And as a coach, he values many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>same attributes that has made “Coach K” <strong>the</strong> mostsuccessful coach <strong>in</strong> NCAA history: Leadership.Integrity. Tak<strong>in</strong>g no shortcuts. Never sacrific<strong>in</strong>gwhat you believe. And Borman would never squasha player’s dreams.“For <strong>the</strong> average kid chas<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir dream, you haveto let him <strong>know</strong> that it’s okay to do that. Don’t putlimitations on <strong>the</strong>m. For every LeBron, <strong>the</strong>re’s aSteve Nash. But you have to work with <strong>the</strong>m todef<strong>in</strong>e success. I never played pro ball – does thatmake me unsuccessful? It would have if I didn’thave <strong>the</strong> right goals.“Success, to me, isn’t measured <strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>s or titles ortrophies. It’s help<strong>in</strong>g kids f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong>ir path, not just<strong>in</strong> basketball but <strong>in</strong> life. I tell my players that if yougive blood, sweat and tears, basketball will give somuch more back to you than you gave to it.”“I don’t <strong>know</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>ano<strong>the</strong>r</strong><strong>school</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>world</strong> <strong>where</strong>someth<strong>in</strong>g like that wouldhappen organically andsimply out <strong>of</strong> someone’slove for <strong>the</strong> game”06 <strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy<strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy 07


DEVELOPINGSHELLDAILEYimg BASKETBALLacademy WOMEN’SHEAD COACHTALENTAfter a standout prep career, Dailey chose <strong>the</strong>University <strong>of</strong> Texas and Coach Jody Conradt, whichresulted <strong>in</strong> four conference championships and oneF<strong>in</strong>al Four appearance. Conradt, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mostw<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gcoaches <strong>in</strong> NCAA women’s basketballhistory, helped shape Dailey <strong>the</strong>n and cont<strong>in</strong>ues todo so today.Says Dailey: “I’ve been around some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>world</strong>’sbest coaches – for both men and women – and Istill haven’t found anyone who can rival her.”After graduat<strong>in</strong>g, Dailey spent eight years <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>fashion <strong>in</strong>dustry, but <strong>the</strong> pull <strong>of</strong> basketball provedtoo tough. She spent time as an assistant for <strong>the</strong>University <strong>of</strong> Florida, South Carol<strong>in</strong>a and TexasA&M, as well as <strong>the</strong> WNBA’s San Antonio SilverStars.It was <strong>the</strong> potential she saw to play a key role <strong>in</strong><strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> young athletes, though, thatbrought her to <strong>IMG</strong> Academies four years ago.S<strong>in</strong>ce arriv<strong>in</strong>g, her balanced approach to coach<strong>in</strong>g– discipl<strong>in</strong>e mixed with car<strong>in</strong>g and respect – hasalready helped <strong>in</strong> send<strong>in</strong>g players to <strong>school</strong>slike Florida, Colorado State, Marshall, Nevada,Syracuse and UCLA to name just a few.It’s that <strong>in</strong>fluential role Dailey plays <strong>in</strong> assist<strong>in</strong>ggirls to reach <strong>the</strong>ir dream <strong>of</strong> play<strong>in</strong>g D-I basketballthat cont<strong>in</strong>ues to drive her.“The opportunities here are limitless,” she said.“When college coaches come here to scout, <strong>the</strong>ysee a kid who already <strong>know</strong>s how to balance aschedule and what it is like to live away from home.They <strong>know</strong> our players are ‘ready’ for anyth<strong>in</strong>gthat college life throws at <strong>the</strong>m because <strong>the</strong>y havealready experienced it at <strong>IMG</strong>.”To understand Shell Dailey’s coach<strong>in</strong>g style,you have to look beyond <strong>the</strong> time she spentcoach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>world</strong>’s best female players <strong>in</strong><strong>the</strong> WNBA and past her play<strong>in</strong>g days when shewore <strong>the</strong> signature burnt orange for <strong>the</strong> TexasLonghorns.No, you have to go all <strong>the</strong> way back to McK<strong>in</strong>ney,Texas, <strong>where</strong> a 12-year-old Dailey started keep<strong>in</strong>ga secret from her parents that <strong>the</strong>y never learnedabout until more than 20 years later.Push<strong>in</strong>g 6-feet tall, Dailey knew she had potential,but it needed more than <strong>the</strong> set shots be<strong>in</strong>g taughtto her by <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>school</strong> coach. So every Sundayafter church, Dailey snuck down to a local park andplayed for hours with grown men who taught herelements like a drop step, hook shot and, most <strong>of</strong>all, physicality.“My mo<strong>the</strong>r didn’t f<strong>in</strong>d out until four years agowhen a guy who used to play came up to her andsaid, ‘Man, Shell was tough on <strong>the</strong> court,’” recallsDailey with a laugh.Now <strong>the</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Women’s Program for <strong>the</strong><strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong>, Dailey has a backgroundto rival any coach’s <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> nation.08 <strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy<strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy 09


COACHESand STAFFperformancestaffShaakiraHassellPerformanceCoachSteffenViskPerformanceCoachJoshLifrakMentalCondition<strong>in</strong>gShellDaileyWomen’s NationalTeam Head CoachV<strong>in</strong>ce WaldenMen’s NationalTeam Head CoachNateVander SluisMen’s Jr. NationalTeam Head CoachSteveShenbaumCommunicationsTra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gDavidDaSilvaVisionTra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gScottTreiblyCollegeRecruit<strong>in</strong>gThank you to ourKaitlynDeshaiesAthleticTra<strong>in</strong>erDr. TarynMorganMentalCondition<strong>in</strong>gRobertZelesnikarAthleticTra<strong>in</strong>erSponsorsLorenJacksonPost-GradHead CoachDanBartoHead SkillsTra<strong>in</strong>erLaKitaFordWomen’s BasketballAssistant Coord<strong>in</strong>atorYusefFitzgeraldPost-GradStaff CoachPremier SponsorsElite SponsorsOfficial Performance Appareland Footwear SponsorOfficial SportsNutrition SponsorOfficial AthleticRecruit<strong>in</strong>g SponsorPerformance SponsorsGregSpatolaBus<strong>in</strong>ess ManagerJoyceOneilSport AdvisorLauraHopeStudent AthleteAdvisorOfficial Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g AccessoryEquipment SponsorOfficial Acceleration Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gEquipment SponsorOfficial Suspension Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gEquipment SponsorProduct SuppliersOfficial My<strong>of</strong>acialProduct SupplierOfficial Mouth GuardSupplierOfficial Pa<strong>in</strong>t Supplier


There’s an old basketball adagethat goes like this: The po<strong>in</strong>tguard is an extension <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>head coach on <strong>the</strong> court.seniorPOINT GUARDCalebTannehillFor <strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong> senior CalebTannehill, <strong>the</strong> po<strong>in</strong>t guard description is evenmore accurate given his desire to coach <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>future.“I’ve always been <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>tocoach<strong>in</strong>g,” said Tannehill, a capta<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>IMG</strong>Basketball <strong>Academy</strong> national team. “Maybe evenbecom<strong>in</strong>g a GM. I love <strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> strategiz<strong>in</strong>g tobuild a successful team.”After spend<strong>in</strong>g most <strong>of</strong> his youth <strong>in</strong> Seattle,Tannehill tore his rotator cuff and needed afacility that could help him recover and helphim reach his childhood goal <strong>of</strong> play<strong>in</strong>g D-Ibasketball. Enter <strong>IMG</strong> Academies.Tannehill enrolled as a junior, only to f<strong>in</strong>d himselfhav<strong>in</strong>g to guard Phil Greene, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> nation’stop po<strong>in</strong>t guard prospects and eventual St. John’ssignee, every day <strong>in</strong> practice.“It was really tough at first, but <strong>IMG</strong> just givesyou so much confidence to succeed,” he said.“You see players that you compete aga<strong>in</strong>st everyday go<strong>in</strong>g to places like St. John’s or Kansas orUConn, and you th<strong>in</strong>k, ‘I can play at that level.’”Off <strong>the</strong> court, Tannehill watches games ontelevision to see how his favorite coaches likeKentucky’s John Calipari, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton’s LorenzoRomar and Gonzaga’s Mark Few run <strong>the</strong>ir teams.“I love coaches who run a fast-paced <strong>of</strong>fense,encourage <strong>the</strong> team to play toge<strong>the</strong>r and earn<strong>the</strong> respect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir players,” he said. “That’s <strong>the</strong>k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> coach I want to be.”spotlightAlyssaMannOn an <strong>of</strong>f day, you may f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>IMG</strong>Basketball <strong>Academy</strong> senior AlyssaMann fish<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Gulf <strong>of</strong> Mexico ordriv<strong>in</strong>g her truck to Jacksonville fora surf session.Make no mistake, though, <strong>of</strong> her one driv<strong>in</strong>gpassion.“Basketball is my life,” she says. “I don’t <strong>know</strong>what I’d do without it.”The youngest <strong>of</strong> four grow<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> Aust<strong>in</strong>, Texas,Mann first attended an <strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong>camp at 10 years old. Fast-forward to herfreshman year, and Mann decided to leave herfriends and family <strong>in</strong> Texas and enroll as an<strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong> student-athlete.“I was nervous at first, but everyone waslike a family. As soon as I stepped on <strong>the</strong>court, everyone took me <strong>in</strong>.”Mann soon excelled <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>environment. In <strong>the</strong> gym work<strong>in</strong>g on her gamealmost <strong>in</strong>cessantly, Mann attracted attentionfrom multiple D-I <strong>school</strong>s before accept<strong>in</strong>g ascholarship <strong>of</strong>fer from Charleston Sou<strong>the</strong>rn.As far as <strong>the</strong> future, she hopes to start as afreshman and become one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> top players <strong>in</strong><strong>the</strong> nation before play<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> WNBA. After that,she wants to utilize her pr<strong>of</strong>iciency <strong>in</strong> math andscience to become a mar<strong>in</strong>e biologist.Wherever her career takes her, Mann <strong>know</strong>s shewill be prepared.“<strong>IMG</strong> has helped become so much more matureon and <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> court,” she said. “I’ve learned somany great life skills.”12 <strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy<strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy 13


seniorsHOWDOWNThey may have <strong>the</strong> size advantage, but do <strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong> seniors DavidAndoh and Enrico Bueno have <strong>the</strong> <strong>know</strong>ledge to beat fellow seniors Hayley Alexanderand Briahanna Jackson <strong>in</strong> a 2-on-2 basketball quiz?1. Who is <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ventor <strong>of</strong> basketball? (Correct answer: James Naismith)Team Andoh/Bueno: Naismith Team Alexander/Jackson: James Naismith2. What team has won <strong>the</strong> most NBA championships <strong>in</strong> history and how many did <strong>the</strong>y w<strong>in</strong>?(Boston Celtics, 17)11Team Andoh/Bueno: Boston, 16 POINT Team Alexander/Jackson: Boston, 11 POINTBueno: “We should get <strong>the</strong> bonus po<strong>in</strong>t for be<strong>in</strong>g closer.”3. Who won <strong>the</strong> first-ever Dunk Contest? (Julius Erv<strong>in</strong>g)Team Andoh/Bueno: Dr. JTeam Alexander/Jackson: Julius Erv<strong>in</strong>g4. Name two <strong>of</strong> Charles Barkley’s nicknames? (Sir Charles, Round Mound <strong>of</strong> Rebound)Team Andoh/Bueno: Bark Team Alexander/Jackson: Sir Charles, Ground Mound <strong>of</strong> ReboundAndoh: “We had no idea.”5. Name <strong>the</strong> top five scorers <strong>in</strong> NBA history?(Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan,Wilt Chamberla<strong>in</strong>, Shaquille O’Neal)Team Andoh/Bueno: Jordan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberla<strong>in</strong>, Magic Johnson, Larry BirdTeam Alexander/Jackson: Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Wilt Chamberla<strong>in</strong>, ShaqFINAL SCORE Team Andoh/Bueno Team Alexander/JacksonF<strong>in</strong>al CommentsTEAMAndoh/Bueno1POINTZERO1POINT5TEAMAlexander/Jackson2POINTS1POINT1POINT5POINTS1POINTJackson: “It’s over!”Bueno: “They cheated. They used <strong>the</strong>ir phones. Pull out your phone and go to Google.”Alexander: “No way! We got it right!”Andoh: “Does this mean <strong>the</strong>y <strong>know</strong> more about basketball than us?”9alumniMessage to <strong>IMG</strong> Basketball <strong>Academy</strong> Students:Regardless <strong>of</strong> how tough practices are now, how badyou th<strong>in</strong>k it is, or how much you want it to be over, youwill miss it. You will always appreciate your opportunityat <strong>the</strong> academy so make sure you make <strong>the</strong> best <strong>of</strong> it.Not everyone gets this opportunity so keep your headup and it will be worth it.Favorite Basketball Moment:It’s hard for me to name one but I would have to saymy first Stanford-Cal game <strong>in</strong> my freshman year. Thefact that it was on our home court made it even morespecial. It was very <strong>in</strong>tense.Return<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>in</strong>jury:The hardest th<strong>in</strong>g about <strong>in</strong>juries is hav<strong>in</strong>g to sit on <strong>the</strong>sidel<strong>in</strong>es. I had a serious ankle spra<strong>in</strong> that took me out<strong>of</strong> a couple <strong>of</strong> practices and games and that was reallyhard on me. To watch my team and not be able to playhit me hard. Injuries are always hard to deal with andyou never <strong>know</strong> when <strong>the</strong>y can come around.<strong>IMG</strong> Academies help<strong>in</strong>g prepare you for college:There is no better place to prepare you for college. Theschedule for both sports and <strong>school</strong> is tough but <strong>the</strong>ydo not just throw you <strong>in</strong>to it, <strong>the</strong>re is always a group <strong>of</strong>people <strong>the</strong>re to help you. I learned great time managementdue to everyth<strong>in</strong>g that we were expected to do.<strong>IMG</strong> Academies and basketball development:Noth<strong>in</strong>g compares to it. We played a national scheduleaga<strong>in</strong>st some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best talent <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> country. Wealways had pros com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> to help us tra<strong>in</strong> and we rana lot <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> same drills as college teams. Everyone was<strong>the</strong>re to get better, <strong>the</strong> guy beside you wants you to getbetter, we were all <strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong> each o<strong>the</strong>r.Decision to come to <strong>IMG</strong> Academies:There were not a lot <strong>of</strong> opportunities to move on andget noticed <strong>in</strong> Canada. A lot <strong>of</strong> my teammates wereleav<strong>in</strong>g to come to America and my coach recommendedthat I follow to get more exposure. I decidedon <strong>IMG</strong> Academies and stayed for 3 years.Be<strong>in</strong>g around great sports programs onStanford campus:The atmosphere is crazy. The success <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rteams keeps us motivated to work hard. We cheer<strong>the</strong>m on but we do not want to be taken over by <strong>the</strong>m.Our girls’ soccer team just won <strong>the</strong> NCAA Championshipand our football team is hav<strong>in</strong>g a great year withAndrew Luck.POWELLcorner DWIGHTLevel <strong>of</strong> competition <strong>in</strong> Pac-12:There is no better motivation to play well than play<strong>in</strong>gaga<strong>in</strong>st someone who th<strong>in</strong>ks <strong>the</strong>y are betterthan you. You always want to prove <strong>the</strong>m wrong.The competition always makes you better andkeeps you work<strong>in</strong>g hard. You cannot rest and expectto beat teams, competition keeps you honest.Choos<strong>in</strong>g to go to Stanford:Pick<strong>in</strong>g a college was a big decision for me tomake. I had a lot <strong>of</strong> support from my family and <strong>the</strong>coaches at <strong>IMG</strong> Academies. They helped me ga<strong>the</strong>ra lot <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation early so I was able to make asmart decision. It was tough narrow<strong>in</strong>g down <strong>the</strong><strong>school</strong>s but it was very easy for me whenit came time to sign my Letter <strong>of</strong>Intent. I made <strong>the</strong> right decisionand I am very happy at Stanford.Dwight Powell<strong>IMG</strong> Basketball<strong>Academy</strong>, Class<strong>of</strong> 201014 <strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy<strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy 15


RickyRamosCJHolmesCalebTannehill<strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy 17NATIONAL TEAMFront Row (Left to Right): JP Balavo<strong>in</strong>e, Danny Clark, David Andoh, Enrico Bueno, Gonzalo Santana, Ricky RamosBack: Caleb Tannehill, Cameron Houston, John Carroll, Daxter Miles, Tracey Thomas, CJ Holmessenior headshotsEnricoBuenoDavidAndohJPDannyBalavo<strong>in</strong>e Clark16 <strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy


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24 <strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academyJUNIOR NATIONAL TEAMFront Row (Left to Right): Luis Bautista, Juan Zapata, Ariel Cohen, Manny Lopez, Patrick Toure, Tyler Talmadge, Mauricio H<strong>in</strong>ojosa, Juron Tucker, Mario T<strong>in</strong>sley, Ashiv Ja<strong>in</strong>, Sanjeev KumarBack: Peter Barba, Higor Lima, Kev<strong>in</strong> So<strong>in</strong>, Andres Nachon, Evrim Ozkan, Satnam S<strong>in</strong>gh, Darius Lewis, Riley McGee, Connor Schroeder, D<strong>in</strong>esh Mishra, Guido Wagner(not pictured 2nd semester student Daniel DelCarmen)DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM<strong>IMG</strong> BASKETBALL <strong>Academy</strong> 2012 | imgacademies.com/basketball-academy 25Front Row (Left to Right): Amar Sandher, Kordel Holiman, DeAndre Osuigwe, Cristian Jackson, JD Lev<strong>in</strong>eBack: Evan Davis, Steve Tankou, Aleer Leek, Kev<strong>in</strong> Fisher, MaCio Teague, Prabtaj Sandher(not pictured 2nd semester student Illia Antonenko)


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