Trent Sisley, a 2025 Indiana basketball signee, cemented his name among the elite in high school basketball by earning the prestigious Eagle Award—Montverde Academy’s equivalent of team MVP. The accolade, bestowed at the conclusion of the Eagles’ dominant 2024–25 campaign, signifies not just statistical excellence, but leadership, dedication, and impact on and off the court. For Sisley, it was the culmination of a season defined by grit, growth, and championship-level basketball.
At 6-foot-7 with a versatile forward skillset, Sisley’s arrival at Montverde was met with tempered anticipation. A native of southern Indiana, Sisley had long been a standout in the Midwest, but transitioning into Montverde’s talent-rich program—arguably the premier high school basketball pipeline in the country—was a test even he acknowledged would demand more than talent alone.
“From day one, I knew I had to earn everything,” Sisley said during the awards ceremony. “Montverde isn’t just about basketball—it’s about doing things the right way, every day. This award means a lot because it came from the respect of my teammates and coaches.”
And earn it he did.
Throughout the season, Sisley averaged 14.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, leading Montverde in rebounding while serving as the team’s most efficient two-way player. His versatility allowed head coach Kevin Boyle to use him as a stretch-four, a wing stopper, and even a secondary ball handler during key stretches. In tight national matchups against top-ranked rivals like IMG Academy and Sunrise Christian, Sisley consistently delivered—dropping 22 points and 10 rebounds in the GEICO Nationals semifinal and sealing Montverde’s 88–85 win with a crucial block and a go-ahead three.
His leadership was equally invaluable. In a locker room filled with future Division I stars and McDonald’s All-Americans, Sisley was the vocal bridge—offering encouragement, calling out defensive assignments, and setting the tone with his relentless energy in practice. Teammates and coaches alike pointed to his humility, work ethic, and commitment to team success as pillars of Montverde’s 32–1 season.
“He’s the kind of player every coach dreams of,” said Boyle. “He’s coachable, consistent, and completely team-first. His improvement from October to March was unbelievable—and he was our heart and soul all year.”
For Indiana fans, Sisley’s MVP honor is a preview of what’s to come. Slated to join Mike Woodson’s 2025 recruiting class alongside fellow blue-chip prospects, Sisley projects to be a high-impact Big Ten contributor from day one. His ability to stretch the floor, rebound in traffic, and guard multiple positions fits perfectly into the Hoosiers’ evolving system.
But for now, the Eagle Award is both a milestone and a launch pad—a symbol of what Sisley has achieved, and a glimpse of the leader he’s becoming. And as he stepped down from the stage with the award in hand, he smiled with quiet determination. “Montverde helped shape me,” he said. “Now it’s time to bring that to Bloomington.”
