MONTVERDE, Fla. (March 13, 2026) — Three members of the Montverde Academy boys basketball program earned end-of-season recognition from the Nike EYBL Scholastic, as the conference announced the awards on Thursday evening, highlighting a memorable year for the Eagles.
Senior guard Dhani Miller was named First Team All-Conference, Nikos Koulisianis earned a spot on the Athletic Honor Roll, and Steve Turner was named the conference's Coach of the Year.
Miller Leads the Way
Miller had a phenomenal season for Montverde Academy this year, emerging as the team's leader and one of the conference's top performers.
Through 26 regular-season games, he averaged a team-high 15.5 points per game, while also contributing 6.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, ranking second on the team in both categories. He recorded four double-doubles during the season and consistently delivered in key moments as Montverde navigated the conference schedule.
A lifelong Eagle, Miller has attended Montverde Academy since pre-kindergarten and has been part of the national boys basketball team since ninth grade. During his first two seasons, he saw limited minutes, but steadily worked his way into a larger role. His hard work and development over the years culminated in the leadership and production he displayed this season.
Excellence in the Classroom and on the Court
Koulisianis earned Athletic Honor Roll recognition for his outstanding academic achievements while balancing the demands of competing in one of the nation's premier high school basketball leagues.
He maintains an impressive 4.03 weighted GPA (3.98 unweighted) while serving as a steady and reliable presence on the roster. His commitment to excellence in both the classroom and on the court reflects the high standards Montverde Academy student-athletes strive to uphold. Earlier this year, Koulisianis was recognized with the Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament (MAIT) Sportsmanship Award, highlighting his character, leadership, and respect for the game.
Turner Named Coach of the Year
In his first season leading the program, Turner guided Montverde Academy to the Nike EYBL Scholastic Eastern Division regular season championship.
The Eagles went 9–0 in the Eastern Division and 11–3 overall in conference play, a remarkable turnaround after the team opened the season 0–3 overall and 0–2 in conference competition.
Under Turner's leadership, Montverde rallied to win 21 of its final 23 regular-season games and 11 of its final 12 conference matchups. The Eagles showed resilience throughout the year, overcoming early-season setbacks that included losing key players to season-ending injuries.
Despite the adversity, the team never lost belief, continuing to compete with confidence and unity as the season progressed.
The recognition is the latest milestone in Turner's distinguished coaching career. Prior to arriving at Montverde Academy, Turner built a national reputation during his tenure at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., where he was named Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year six times. He was also honored as the Gatorade National Coach of the Year in 2016.
Together, the honors for Miller, Koulisianis, and Turner reflect both the individual excellence and collective resilience that defined Montverde Academy's season in the Nike EYBL Scholastic conference.
About Montverde Academy:
Montverde Academy is a private, independent college preparatory school for grades Pre-K3 through post-graduate studies, with a boarding program serving grades 7-12 representing 70+ nationalities. Our mission is to inspire students to become knowledgeable leaders with global vision and passion for learning, in a disciplined and diverse community that nurtures character development. For more information, visit us online at Montverde.org and at MVASports.com.
