Chris Cenac, the No. 6 overall player in the 2025 On3 150, will transfer to Branson (MO) Link Academy to play his senior season.
“I wanted a chance to play at the highest level and against the best competition in the country, on the EYBL league, to get my game better,” Cenac told On3.
The 6-foot-10 On3 five-star who is originally from Louisiana recently took home MVP honors from the 30th Annual NBPA Top 100 Camp after averaging an 18.6-point, 11.4-rebound double-double while leading the camp in rebounds.
The fact that Link Academy plays on Nike’s EYBL Scholastic Circuit played a role in Cenac’s decision, but so did his familiarity with the coach and their vision for his development.
“I could see the way they are going to develop me,” Cenac said. “I’m going to have 24-7 gym access, I could be in the gym two or three times a day. I also had a previous relationship with Coach (Chad) Myers, and I felt comfortable with him.”
Chad Myers, the first-year coach at Link Academy, feels that Cenac has a chance to be special as a player.
“His versatility is off the charts,” Myers told On3. “He can score it at all three levels, he rebounds it at a high level, he can rebound and push the ball to make plays. One thing I liked the most about him is that I’ve been tracking him for over a year now, and each time I would see him over that year, he would keep getting better.”
Myers continued, “With the way the NBA is trending, they are looking for big, physical forwards that teams can play through. He is exactly that type of player.”
Cenac continued that thought, “I’m a versatile, do-it-all forward. I can guard the one through five, post up, handle the ball, shoot, and rebound.”
NBPA Top 100 Camp MVP and USA Basketball U17 Training Camp Invite
The NBA Players Association celebrated their 30th Annual Top 100 Camp this week in Orlando, Florida. Past campers include NBA All-Stars Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo, Zach Lavine, Devin Booker, Trae Young, Paolo Banchero, LaMarcus Aldridge, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Durant, De’Aaron Fox, and many others.
Through the four-day camp, the 100 or so players played upwards of nine games. Pre-approved media were joined by college coaches from across the country, and NBA scouts to watch. Cenac, who at No. 6, came into the camp as its highest-ranking player, was the talk of the camp – by all onlookers – ultimately earning MVP honors after averaging a double-double.
“It was a great experience,” Cenac said. “I got to play against the best players in the country and showcase my game and what I can do. I think I’m one of the best players in the country.”
Straight off his performance in Orlando, Cenac is preparing for the USA Basketball Junior National Team U17 Training Camp. At this training camp, USA Basketball has invited 35 domestic players who were born in 2007. Throughout the camp, the roster will be cut from 35 to 12. The final 12 will then practice before heading off to Istanbul, Turkey to represent the U.S. in the June 29-July 7 FIBA U17 Men’s World Cup.
“I’m blessed to get invited to earn a spot on the team,” Cenac said. “That is my goal, to make the USA U17 team. It would mean a lot to be able to represent my country.”
Chris Cenac’s recruitment has exploded
On3 first put Chris Cenac in its top 25 in September of 2023. He climbed into the top 20 in January of 2024 where he has remained. Since that time, when he had less than a handful of offers, Cenac’s recruitment has picked up a lot of steam. His most recent five offers came this week from UConn, UCLA, Michigan, Kentucky, and Oklahoma State.
Cenac, now the No. 6 overall player in 2025, claims 28 offers. He has not taken or scheduled any official visits at this point. The On3 five-star has taken unofficial visits to LSU and Houston.
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