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Armando Bacot - IMG Academy Center - Highlights/Interview

January 18, 2019
Armando Bacot left Richmond for IMG Academy to prepare his body for college basketball at North Carolina.

Armando Bacot needed more than skill development. The 6-foot-10 center from Richmond, Virginia, moved to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior year to transform his body for ACC competition.

The rigorous training environment delivered results. Bacot added strength and conditioning that raised his stock among college recruiters. He committed to North Carolina, where he plans to compete for a national championship. At IMG, he trains alongside five-star teammate Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, making their frontcourt one of the toughest daily matchups in high school basketball.