News and Media
Gillion Academy in the Spotlight
From national recruiting coverage to local news features and international coaching exposure, The Gillion Academy continues to make headlines for its unique blend of academic excellence, elite basketball training, and life-changing mentorship.
Featured News Coverage
WUSA9 (Washington, D.C., 2025)
Virginia basketball academy helps young kids achieve dreams of NCAA greatness
A spotlight on how Gillion’s structured training and academic model helps student-athletes earn scholarships and stay on track for college.
Washington Post (August 2025)
Washington Post recognizes the growing trend of high school sports academies like Gillion Basketball Academy, noting how these institutions—once elite-only—are now providing accessible, integrated academic and athletic development, especially at a time when early college exposure is more important than ever
Recruiting & National Recognition
Sports Illustrated
2026 Four-Star Center Marcis Ponder Names Top 7 Programs
Gillion student-athlete Marcis Ponder receives major Division I interest, highlighting the Academy’s competitive visibility.
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247Sports
Willie Burnett III Shows Out, Draws Miami Interest
Class of 2026 standout and Gillion guard Willie Burnett scores 27 in front of scouts—showcasing Gillion's high-profile exposure platform.
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Global Reach
Gillion in China
The Gillion Academy was honored to run a basketball training camp and coach teams at the 2025 Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship Camp in Hangzhou, China. Joe Tsai, owner of the Brooklyn Nets and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, launched this scholarship program to offer a select group of young Chinese middle school players the opportunity to compete and study in the United States.
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