Link Academy is a boarding school just outside of Branson, Missouri.[1][2] Known for its basketball teams, it won the 2023 Men's GEICO National Championship.[3] It was founded by former college basketball player Adam Donyes.[4]
Notable alumni
- JaMichael Morgan (2017), basketball player who played in Kosovo[5]
- Bryson Warren (2021 - transferred), basketball player for the Sioux Falls Skyforce[6]
- Felix Okpara (2022), basketball player for the Tennessee Volunteers[7]
- Julian Phillips (2022), basketball player for the Chicago Bulls[8]
- Tarris Reed (2022), basketball player for the Connecticut Huskies[9]
- Jordan Walsh (2022), basketball player for the Boston Celtics[10]
- Elliot Cadeau (2023), basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels[11]
- Ja'Kobe Walter (2023), basketball player for the Toronto Raptors[12]
- Tre Johnson (2024), basketball player for the Texas Longhorns[13]
- Labaron Philon (2024), basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide[14]
- Jasper Johnson (2025 - transferred), high school basketball player, committed to the Kentucky Wildcats[15]
- Chris Cenac (anticipated graduation - 2025), high school basketball player, committed to the Houston Cougars[16]
References
- ^ "SCNext Top 25: The best 2022-23 high school boys' basketball teams". ESPN.com. April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Link Academy – Premier Boarding School for Grades 9-12 in Branson, MO". LinkAcademyLions.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ Simon, Bryce (May 2, 2023). "Behind the Scenes at Link Academy: The 2023 Men's GEICO National Champions". NBA Draft Digest. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ Wheeler, Wyatt D. (August 10, 2021). "Link Academy: Meet the new Branson high school basketball power you've never heard of". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "JaMicheal Morgan Player Profile, OKK Novi Pazar - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
- ^ "Bryson Warren, Link Academy , Combo Guard". 247Sports.
- ^ "Felix Okpara College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Julian Phillips College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Tarris Reed Jr. College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Jordan Walsh". Arkansas Razorbacks. 7 June 2022.
- ^ "Elliot Cadeau - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Ja'Kobe Walter College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Tre Johnson - Men's Basketball". University of Texas Athletics.
- ^ "Labaron Philon Player Profile, Alabama - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
- ^ "Jasper Johnson, Overtime Elite , Shooting Guard". 247Sports.
- ^ "Chris Cenac Jr., Link Academy , Center". 247Sports.