Link Academy (Missouri)

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Link Academy
Address
Link Academy (Missouri)
1353 Lake Shore Drive

, ,
Missouri
65616

United States
Information
Type Boarding school
Established2011
PresidentAdam Donyes
Grades9–12
Color(s)Black and gold
  
Athletics conferenceNational Interscholastic Basketball Conference
MascotLion
Website linkhoops.com

Link Academy is a boarding school just outside of Branson, Missouri. [1] [2] Known for its basketball teams, it won the 2023 Men's GEICO National Championship. [3] It was founded by former college basketball player Adam Donyes. [4]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. "SCNext Top 25: The best 2022-23 high school boys' basketball teams". ESPN.com . April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  2. "Link Academy – Premier Boarding School for Grades 9-12 in Branson, MO". LinkAcademyLions.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  3. Simon, Bryce (May 2, 2023). "Behind the Scenes at Link Academy: The 2023 Men's GEICO National Champions". NBA Draft Digest. Sports Illustrated . Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  4. Wheeler, Wyatt D. (August 10, 2021). "Link Academy: Meet the new Branson high school basketball power you've never heard of". Springfield News-Leader . Retrieved April 7, 2024.
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  14. "Labaron Philon Player Profile, Alabama - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
  15. "Jasper Johnson, Overtime Elite , Shooting Guard". 247Sports.
  16. "Chris Cenac Jr., Link Academy , Center". 247Sports.

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