Jackson Johnson, a former standout guard at Ponte Vedra High School, has been appointed head coach of the boys basketball program at IMG Academy.
The school announced the hiring on Tuesday, noting that Johnson will replace Sean McAloon, who steered the program for nine seasons.
Johnson arrives after a successful stint at the Newman School in Boston, where he guided the team to a national championship in the 2025‑26 prep season.
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The academy is renowned for producing top NBA prospects, and its alumni roster includes players such as Zach Edey and Mark Williams, both of whom have made significant impacts in the league.
Beyond his coaching credentials, Johnson was a two‑sport star at Ponte Vedra, capturing a state baseball championship and earning boys basketball player of the year honors before playing college baseball at Tulane University.
A shoulder injury curtailed his baseball career, prompting a pivot back to basketball, where he climbed the coaching ladder from an assistant role at Northfield Mount Hermon to his most recent position at Newman.
The move signals a new chapter for IMG, which continues to attract top prospects and maintain its reputation as a launchpad for professional careers.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching how Johnson translates his prep‑level success into the highly competitive world of elite high‑school basketball, hoping to sustain the program’s tradition of developing NBA talent.