From FCP to the NBA: Nathan Mariano's Pro Journey
Alumni Story

From FCP to the NBA: Nathan Mariano's Pro Journey

Nathan Mariano went from Florida Coastal Prep to four Brazilian league championships, Brazil's national team, and the Phoenix Suns organization.

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How to Get Noticed by College Scouts
Recruiting Guide

How to Get Noticed by College Scouts
Inside the Grind Session: How FCP Competes on the National Stage
Program News

Inside the Grind Session: How FCP Competes on the National Stage
Basketball Recruiting Timeline: Year-by-Year Guide for Players & Parents
Recruiting Guide

Basketball Recruiting Timeline: Year-by-Year Guide for Players & Parents
What Is a Basketball Boarding School? A Guide for Players & Parents
Recruiting Guide

What Is a Basketball Boarding School? A Guide for Players & Parents
Train Like a Pro Before College: The New Standard for Player Development
Training

Train Like a Pro Before College: The New Standard for Player Development
Why Older Players Win the Transfer Portal — And What Younger Players Must Do About It
Recruiting Guide

Why Older Players Win the Transfer Portal — And What Younger Players Must Do About It
Hikaru Awata Commits to Troy University (NCAA D1 — Sun Belt Conference)
News

Hikaru Awata Commits to Troy University (NCAA D1 — Sun Belt Conference)
Brock Rose Commits to Radford University — Another FCP Spartan Goes D1
Alumni Story

Brock Rose Commits to Radford University — Another FCP Spartan Goes D1
Mastering the Pick and Roll: The Complete Basketball Guide
Training

Mastering the Pick and Roll: The Complete Basketball Guide
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Paul Biancardi — ESPN's Director of Recruiting — Visits Florida Coastal Prep
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Paul Biancardi — ESPN's Director of Recruiting — Visits Florida Coastal Prep

When ESPN's top basketball recruiting director — a man who has personally evaluated thousands of programs — visits your academy...

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College Basketball Is Now a Professional Sport. Is Your Player Ready?
Recruiting Guide

College Basketball Is Now a Professional Sport. Is Your Player Ready?

College basketball isn't amateur athletics anymore. NIL money, the transfer portal, and coaches recruiting proven players have permanently changed what...

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Basketball Academy Tuition: What Do Top Programs Cost?
Recruiting Guide

Basketball Academy Tuition: What Do Top Programs Cost?

Basketball academy tuition varies widely. This guide breaks down what top programs cost, what's included, and how players fund their...

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From Zero Offers to D1: How FCP Athletes Get Recruited
Recruiting Guide

From Zero Offers to D1: How FCP Athletes Get Recruited

No offers after high school doesn't mean no future. Here's how FCP's training system, national schedule, and recruiting pipeline turn...

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Post-Graduate Basketball at Florida Coastal Prep: Seven Seasons of Building D1 Players
Program News

Post-Graduate Basketball at Florida Coastal Prep: Seven Seasons of Building D1 Players

Seven seasons. 43 states. 22 countries. Here's how Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program turns overlooked athletes into college basketball players....

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Brandon Maclin Earns Big East Honor Roll as DePaul Chases History
Alumni Story

Brandon Maclin Earns Big East Honor Roll as DePaul Chases History

Brandon Maclin is playing his best basketball at the biggest moment. The FCP product just earned Big East Honor Roll...

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IMG vs DME vs Montverde: Honest Basketball Comparison
Recruiting Guide

IMG vs DME vs Montverde: Honest Basketball Comparison

Comparing IMG Academy, DME Academy, and Montverde for basketball? Get an honest breakdown of each program's strengths, costs, and fit...

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Best Basketball Prep School in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Recruiting Guide

Best Basketball Prep School in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Looking for a basketball prep school in Fort Walton Beach? Learn what separates elite programs from the rest and why...

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Basketball Prep Schools in the Florida Panhandle
Recruiting Guide

Basketball Prep Schools in the Florida Panhandle

Searching for a basketball prep school in the Florida Panhandle? Here's what families near Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Pensacola...

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Top Basketball Prep Schools in Florida for D1 Talent
Recruiting Guide

Top Basketball Prep Schools in Florida for D1 Talent

Florida's basketball prep schools have produced NBA draft picks, G-League pros, and hundreds of D1 commits. Compare top programs like...

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Gerald Gittens Jr.: Brooklyn Grit to a D1 Finish
Alumni Story

Gerald Gittens Jr.: Brooklyn Grit to a D1 Finish

Gerald Gittens Jr. came to FCP from Brooklyn, developed through three colleges, and finished his career as a D1 starter...

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Scholarships for Student-Athletes: A Complete Guide
Recruiting Guide

Scholarships for Student-Athletes: A Complete Guide

There are plenty of scholarships available to help student-athletes cover tuition, fees, and living expenses at two-year and four-year institutions....

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A Complete Guide to NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO Basketball Divisions
Recruiting Guide

A Complete Guide to NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO Basketball Divisions

Understanding different athletic divisions is a critical decision for aspiring student-athletes. Each provides distinct opportunities and financial support.

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Catch All the Action and Celebrate Our FCP Stars
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Catch All the Action and Celebrate Our FCP Stars

Watch FCP games live on YouTube and VEO LIVE, celebrate our November Players of the Month, and catch the launch...

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Kenny Anderson's Visit Leaves Florida Coastal Players Inspired On and Off the Court
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Kenny Anderson's Visit Leaves Florida Coastal Players Inspired On and Off the Court

Florida Coastal Prep hosted basketball legend Kenny Anderson for an impactful visit with our Post Grad Players.

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Ring Malith's Rise: South Sudan to the NCAA Tournament
Alumni Story

Ring Malith's Rise: South Sudan to the NCAA Tournament

Ring Malith traveled from South Sudan to FCP, won an NJCAA National Championship at Barton CC, and led SIUE to...

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Florida Coastal Prep's Postgraduate Program
Program News

Florida Coastal Prep's Postgraduate Program

Florida Coastal Prep provides a postgraduate basketball program that combines elite training with unparalleled support and a national schedule.

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NBA Legend Kenny Anderson Joins FCP Coaching Staff
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NBA Legend Kenny Anderson Joins FCP Coaching Staff

Kenny Anderson, former NBA first-round draft pick and 14-year veteran, joins the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff.

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From Bakersfield to the Big Sky: Jack Hatten's D1 Journey
Alumni Story

From Bakersfield to the Big Sky: Jack Hatten's D1 Journey

Jack Hatten drove 2,300 miles from Bakersfield to FCP during a pandemic, bet on himself, and earned a Division I...

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Coach B Returns: ESPN's Biancardi Visits FCP Again
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Coach B Returns: ESPN's Biancardi Visits FCP Again

Florida Coastal Prep welcomes back Coach Paul Biancardi, ESPN's National Director of Recruiting, for his second visit to the academy....

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NBA Champion Shares Insight on Life and Hoops
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NBA Champion Shares Insight on Life and Hoops

Mike Dunlap, an NBA and collegiate coach with over 40 years of experience, visited Florida Coastal Prep to share his...

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FCP Falls Short at #7 Florida Southwestern College
Game Recap

FCP Falls Short at #7 Florida Southwestern College

Florida Coastal Prep faced a challenging road matchup against nationally-ranked Florida Southwestern College at Suncoast Credit Union Arena.

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ESPN's Paul Biancardi Visits FCP
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ESPN's Paul Biancardi Visits FCP

Paul Biancardi, ESPN's National Director of Recruiting, visited Florida Coastal Prep to share his expertise with the program's athletes.

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West Florida Invitational Champions
Game Recap

West Florida Invitational Champions

After finishing as runner-ups in 2020, the Spartans claimed the championship in 2021, winning the final in overtime.

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Former Spartan to Campbellsville University
Commitment

Former Spartan to Campbellsville University

Jordan Graham, a Class of 2019 Spartan Captain, committed to Campbellsville University in Kentucky, a traditional NAIA powerhouse.

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Spartan Spotlight: Terrian Roy
Commitment

Spartan Spotlight: Terrian Roy

This feature highlights Terrian Roy, a Class of 2021 guard standing 6'1" from Ville Platte, Louisiana, sharing his FCP experience...

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Nadav Naim Commits to D1 JUCO
Commitment

Nadav Naim Commits to D1 JUCO

Another athlete from Florida Coastal Prep's Class of 2022 has committed to college basketball. Nadav Naim, a 6'1 guard from...

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