High School Boys Basketball: No. 12 Prolific Prep edges IMG Academy

BRADENTON, Fla.- The last time No. 12 nationally ranked Prolific Prep (23-3) took to the floor against another high school basketball Top 25 powerhouse was against No. 3 Dynamic Prep (TX), resulting in a 78-66 loss, just the third defeat the Crew had face this 2025-26 season.

On Saturday afternoon, Prolific Prep got back on track on the road against in-state foe IMG Academy as the Crew got a clutch late 3-pointer from 2027 five-star point guard Nasir Anderson as they edged out the Ascenders, 58-56.

”We’re happy for (Nasir Anderson) because he’s worked his butt off on his jumper, and he deserves to make that shot with the work he’s put in,” Prolific Prep head coach Ryan Bernardi said. “So we’re very happy for him.”

Prolific Prep (24-3) entered the day as the No. 12 ranked team via the latest National 2025 High School Boys Basketball Massey Rankings and the Crew’s only other three losses on the season had come against the likes of national powers Dynamic Prep, Tennessee Collegiate Academy and Montverde Academy, respectively.

IMG Academy (20-11), the country’s No. 29 ranked team via Massey, came to within 32-30 midway in the third quarter when Tennessee signee Ralph Scott (12 points) climbed the ladder on a dunk.

The Ascenders took their first lead of the afternoon when Duke center signee Maxime Meyer (four points) scored on a short jumper.

IMG Academy held a 56-55 lead with less than two minutes remaining in the game and it would be Anderson (11 points) coming through with the go-ahead 3-pointer to seal the win.

More about Prolific Prep

Prolific Prep, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a renowned basketball academy that offers a high-level athletic and academic program for student-athletes. The school focuses on developing basketball skills and providing elite training while ensuring strong academic performance. Prolific Prep’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for college and professional opportunities. Known for its competitive basketball teams, the academy fosters a culture of excellence, discipline, and personal growth, aiming to produce well-rounded individuals both on and off the court.

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