Montverde Academy (19‑8)
Montverde, Fla.
Chipotle Nationals participant / 6-time City of Palms champion
Top Players
- 6-8 SR Joe Philon ... ESPN-38, Rivals-43
- 6-6 SR Kevin Thomas (LSU) ... ESPN-56, Rivals-127
- 6-6 SR Jayden Hodge (NORTHWESTERN) ... ESPN-69, Rivals-102
- 6-9 JR Lincoln Cosby ... ESPN-15, Rivals-14
- 6-4 JR O’Neal Delancy ... ESPN-30, Rivals-51
- 6-7 JR Derek Daniels ... Rivals-128
- 6-2 SR Dhani Miller (KENT STATE)
- 5-9 JR Javion Tyndale
Eagles At A Glance
The nation’s most decorated program during Kevin Boyle’s 14-year coaching stay (eight national titles, five COP crowns) has undergone a complete makeover after his departure to Spire Academy (Ohio). But don’t shed any tears for the Eagles – they have reloaded under new boss Steve Turner, a six-time WCAC Coach of the Year who guided Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) to a 497-176 record over 21 seasons. The most prominent newcomers to Central Florida are a pair of underclassmen, 6-9 JR Lincoln Cosby (15.6 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks at Overtime Elite’s RWE) and 6-4 JR O’Neal Delancy (17.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.1 apg at St. Petersburg Gibbs FL), who are joined by 6-8 SR Joe Philon (17.4 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 3 steals, 2.2 blocks at Tampa Blake FL), LSU commit 6-6 SR Kevin Thomas (17.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.1 apg, 2.3 steals at Sagemont FL), Northwestern recruit 6-6 SR Jayden Hodge (21.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.7 steals at St. Rose NJ), 6-6 JR Malachi Booker (20.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg at Houston St. John’s TX) and returning Kent State pledge 6-2 SR Dhani Miller. … The Eagles are a record 39-6 in their 13 previous appearances, including a 20-game winning streak that was ended by Miami Columbus 59-57 in last year’s final.