Hargrave Prep Basketball
Hargrave Athletics develops leaders through discipline, structure, and accountability. Cadets compete at a high level while representing the Academy with professionalism, integrity, and pride.
— Austin Burnette, Head Prep Basketball Coach
Head Coach
Meet the Coach
Austin Burnette returns to Hargrave Military Academy as Head Prep Basketball Coach, bringing Division I coaching experience and a strong background in player development. A proud Hargrave alumnus and member of the Academy’s 2016 National Prep Championship team, Burnette previously served as a Post-Graduate Assistant Coach before continuing his coaching career at Campbell University and the University of North Alabama. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Campbell University and a Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Florida International University.
Program Philosophy
Building Complete Student-Athletes
Tactical Intelligence
Modern systems of play built around positional awareness, pressing triggers, and transition speed. Players learn to read the game at a higher level through structured tactical training and video analysis.
Technical Development
Intensive individual skill work with a focus on first touch, passing accuracy, and decision-making under pressure. Our methodology prioritizes quality repetition and game-realistic training environments.
Physical & Mental Resilience
The military academy structure provides an unmatched foundation for athletic discipline. Players develop mental toughness, competitive endurance, and the habits of accountability that define winners.
Program Goals & Vision Ahead
Competitive Recruiting
Aggressively building a roster of dedicated, talented players drawn to a program with elite coaching and a clear development pathway to collegiate competition.
Elevating Competition
Establishing a competitive program through improved player training and structured seasonal preparation.
College Placement
Leveraging the Hargrave Athletics staff’s extensive collegiate network and recruiting expertise to connect qualified players with opportunities at the next level.
Culture of Excellence
Instilling in every player the discipline, teamwork, and character that define a Hargrave Man.
Prep Basketball News
Former Hargrave Standout Naji Marshall Signs Three-Year Extension with Dallas Mavericks
Former Hargrave Military Academy Post-Graduate standout Naji Marshall has signed a three-year, $52.2 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal was announced on August 2, 2026. The extension follows the best statistical season of Marshall’s NBA career. In 2025-26, he ... Read more
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