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Meet the Monarchs

Owen Laver
#0

Owen Laver

HEIGHT 6'6"CLASS 2028HOMETOWN Harrisonburg, VA
Jaxson Davis
#1

Jaxson Davis

HEIGHT 6'0"CLASS 2027HOMETOWN Chicago, IL
Isaac Smith
#3

Isaac Smith

HEIGHT 6'6"CLASS 2028HOMETOWN Danville, VA
Avery Huston
#4

Avery Huston

HEIGHT 6'3"CLASS 2027HOMETOWN Grants Pass, OR
Brielen Craft
#5

Brielen Craft

HEIGHT 6'4"CLASS 2028HOMETOWN Atlanta, GA
Gabe Whited
#10

Gabe Whited

HEIGHT 6'6"CLASS 2028HOMETOWN Onalaska, WI
Tim Johnson
#11

Tim Johnson

HEIGHT 6'10"CLASS 2027HOMETOWN Bowdon, GA
Deuce McDuffie
#2

Deuce McDuffie

HEIGHT 6'7"CLASS 2027HOMETOWN Milwaukee, WI
Quinton Kitt
#23

Quinton Kitt

HEIGHT 6'6"CLASS 2027HOMETOWN East Peoria, IL
Hudson Hatch
#32

Hudson Hatch

HEIGHT 6'10"CLASS 2028HOMETOWN Daniel Island, SC
Jaxon Brooks
#33

Jaxon Brooks

HEIGHT 7'0"CLASS 2028HOMETOWN Parker, CO

Coaching Staff

Chris Neff

Chris Neff

Head Coach

Rodney Perry

Rodney Perry

President of Basketball Operations

Our Coaching Staff

Justin Whatley
Justin WhatleyAssistant Coach
Grant Hurst
Grant HurstAssistant Coach
Marquis Addison
Marquis AddisonAssistant Coach
VJ Vaughn
VJ VaughnAssistant Coach
Lane Shows
Lane ShowsAssistant Coach
Schedule

2026–2027 Schedule

NOV 19
7:00 PM CST
vs. Olive Branch High School / Regular SeasonOlive Branch, MS · Olive Branch High School
NOV 20
7:00 PM CST
vs. Tennessee Collegiate Academy (TN) / Nike EYBL ScholasticMemphis, TN · Tipton-Rosemark Academy
NOV 27
3:30 PM CST
vs. Dynamic Prep / Thanksgiving HoopfestDallas, TX · Duncanville High School
NOV 28
2:00 PM CST
vs. Houston Christian / Thanksgiving HoopfestDallas, TX · Duncanville High School
DEC 5
3:00 PM CST
vs. Bosco Institute / Kiwane Garris ShowcaseChampaign, IL · Centennial High School
DEC 11
7:30 PM EST
vs. Long Island Lutheran / Bojangles BashColumbia, SC · Ridge View High School
DEC 12
4:00 PM EST
vs. Oak Hill / Bojangles BashColumbia, SC · Ridge View High School
DEC 17
TBD
vs. South Central Prep / Family First ClassicOverland Park, KS · Blue Valley Northwest High School
DEC 18
TBD
vs. OKC Storm / Family First ClassicOverland Park, KS · Blue Valley Northwest High School
DEC 19
TBD
vs. East Central High School / Family First ClassicOverland Park, KS · Blue Valley Northwest High School
DEC 28
5:30 PM EST
vs. Wasatch Academy / Jordan Brand Holiday ClassicNew York City, NY · Gauchos Gym
DEC 29
3:30 PM EST
vs. AZ Compass / Jordan Brand Holiday ClassicNew York City, NY · Gauchos Gym
JAN 2
TBD
vs. TBD / Grind SessionLouisville, KY · Saint Xavier High School
JAN 3
TBD
vs. TBD / Grind SessionLouisville, KY · Saint Xavier High School
JAN 8
TBD
vs. Veritas Academy / LaPorte InvitationalLaPorte, IN · La Lumiere School
JAN 10
TBD
vs. Faith Family / LaPorte InvitationalLaPorte, IN · La Lumiere School
JAN 15
2:00 PM EST
vs. Dream City (AZ) / Hoophall ClassicSpringfield, MA · Springfield College
JAN 17
4:00 PM EST
vs. Bella Vista (AZ) / Hoophall ClassicSpringfield, MA · Springfield College
JAN 23
TBD
vs. TBD / Grind SessionMiami, FL · Facility TBD
JAN 24
TBD
vs. TBD / Grind SessionMiami, FL · Facility TBD
FEB 6
TBD
vs. Iowa United / Dr. Pepper ClassicChattanooga, TN · McCallie School
FEB 7
TBD
vs. TBD / Dr. Pepper ClassicChattanooga, TN · McCallie School
FEB 12
TBD
vs. La Lumiere // Nike EYBL ScholasticOverland Park, KS · MOKAN Training Facility
FEB 14
TBD
vs. Masters Academy International / Nike EYBL ScholasticOverland Park, KS · MOKAN Training Facility
FEB 20
TBD
vs. Montverde Academy (FL) / NBA All-Star WeekendPhoenix, AZ · Facility TBD
FEB 26
TBD
vs. St. James Academy (VA) / Nike EYBL ScholasticOverland Park, KS · MOKAN Training Facility
Homefield

Our Facility

Full court view of Homefield
Indoor training turf
Homefield exterior at night
Player lounge area
Mural and stairs
Members lounge
Academics

Academics

Academics Built for Athletes

Monarch Academy partners with TPH Academy to deliver a blended academic program designed around the student-athlete schedule.

All coursework is NCAA-certified, ensuring players stay on track academically while training and competing at the highest level. School works around basketball, not the other way around.

  • Transcript Review

    HS graduation & NCAA core course requirements

  • Specific Help Available

    Access to individual, subject-specific tutors

  • College Readiness

    Assistance with admissions & NCAA Eligibility Center

  • Advanced Coursework

    Additional AP & dual credit course options

Powered by TPH Academy
S&C

Strength &
Conditioning

Weight room and strength training facility
Indoor training turf for conditioning

Built for the Next Level

Monarch Academy players train in a pro-level strength and conditioning environment inside Homefield. Every player receives an individualized program designed to build functional strength, prevent injury, and prepare their body for the demands of high-level college basketball.

  • Individualized Programming

    Tailored plans based on each player's body and goals

  • Year-Round Development

    Consistent training built into the daily schedule

  • Pro-Level Facility

    Full access to Homefield's world-class training space

  • College Ready

    Preparing players physically to compete on day one

Jordan

Jordan Brand

Jordan Brand apparel
Jordan Brand player
Jordan Brand footwear

Sponsored by Jordan Brand

Monarch Academy is a Jordan Brand sponsored program, putting our players in the same family as the most elite basketball programs in the world.

From game day uniforms to travel gear and training apparel, our players are outfitted head to toe in Jordan. It's more than a sponsorship — it's a statement about the level we compete at.

EYBL

EYBL Scholastic

The Biggest Stage in High School Basketball

Monarch Academy competes in the Nike EYBL Scholastic League, the premier high school basketball league in the country. The EYBL Scholastic League features the most talented teams and players nationwide, providing elite competition and unmatched exposure to top college programs and professional scouts. This is where the best play the best.

Nike EYBL Scholastic
EYBL Champions team photo
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