Preseason boys basketball Top 25 photo shoot: A closer look at No. 1 Montverde Academy

Check out SBLive's exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the top-ranked boys basketball team in the country

Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), which begins the season ranked No. 1 in the SBLive Sports / Sports Illustrated Power 25 preseason boys basketball rankings, looks primed to make a run at its second national crown in three seasons.

The Eagles finished 23-3 last season after losing in the quarterfinals of the GEICO Nationals.

Montverde Academy is led by senior Cooper Flagg, who is ranked the nation’s No. 1 player in the class of 2024. The Eagles' senior class has four five-star recruits including Flagg.

Florida-based photographer Matt Christopher staged a preseason photo shoot for SBLive Sports with coach Kevin Boyle and his players.

The Eagles tipped off the 2023-24 season on Monday night with an 88-53 victory over Wasatch Academy in the 5 for the Flight two-day showcase in Utah.

(All photos by Matt Christoper for SBLive Sports)

Matt Christopher, SBLive Sports

Forward Caleb Gaskins

Photo by Matt Christopher, SBLive Sports

Forward Cooper Flagg

Forward Ace Flagg

Guard Curtis Givens

Photo by Matt Christopher, SBLive Sports

Forward/Center Derik Queen

Guard Dhani Miller

Photo by Matt Christopher

Forward Aas Newell

Guard Gabe Nesmith

Guard Kayden Allen

Photo by Matt Christopher, SBLive Sports

Forward Liam McNeeley

Forward Lucas Lima

Photo by Matt Christopher

Guard Robert Wright