Naadir Tharpe

Head Coach of Prep Basketball Team and Co-Director of Player Development

A former standout at the University of Kansas, Tharpe helped the Jayhawks secure three Big 12 titles and reach the NCAA National Championship game in 2012. During his three seasons at Kansas, Tharpe earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Honors and was named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week. He went on to play professionally, spending time in the NBA D League and competing internationally for several seasons.

Prior to college, Tharpe shined at Brewster Academy where he was named NEPSAC Player of the Year in 2011 and helped lead the Bobcats a New England Prep Championship and a National Prep Championship.

Tharpe arrives at Masters Academy International following a successful first year as the Head Coach of Brewster Prep where he led the program to a 22-10 record. The Worcester native previously served as an assistant coach for Brewster Prep for two seasons.