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Meet the NBA's Exciting New Rookies: Montverde Academy Quartet and More
October 2, 2025
Recruiting Trail
BASKETBALL - BOYS
Explore the journey of four Montverde Academy alumni who are making waves as NBA rookies, including top pick Cooper Flagg.
In this feature, we spotlight four former Montverde Academy teammates who have transitioned into the NBA, making significant impacts as rookies. Cooper Flagg, selected number one by the Mavericks, has been a standout since his high school days and continued his dominance at Duke before entering the league. His Montverde peers, like Derik Queen, Asa Newell, and Liam McNeeley, have also found their places with different NBA teams. Each player reflects on their growth under coach Kevin Boyle at Montverde Academy, attributed with much of their development and readiness for the professional stage. Catch their insights into transitioning from high school and college to professional basketball, their roles on their new teams, and future aspirations in the NBA.