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Mount Zion Christian Academy (MZCA) is a private, college preparatory, non-denominational, co-educational Christian day school (grades K–12) and boarding school (grades 9–12) located in Durham, North Carolina. The Academy is most noted for its successful prep basketball program. The prep program has produced many college players, International players and NBA players.

Notable alumni

Marquis Daniels, NBA player^[1]
Cleanthony Early, professional basketball player
Cory Hightower, NBA player^[2]
Steven Hunter, NBA player^[3]
Jarrett Jack, NBA player^[4]
Tracy McGrady, seven-time NBA All-Star^[5]
Kevin Obanor, professional basketball player
Brandon Rush, NBA player, 2015 NBA champion with Golden State Warriors
Amar'e Stoudemire, six-time NBA All-Star, now serves as player development assistant for the Brooklyn Nets
Rodney White, professional basketball player^[6]
Elijah Wilson, professional basketball player

^ Amare, Brandon, Marquis :Hoopedia.nba.com
^ Cory Hightower Player Profile. basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved Aug 27, 2020.
^ Bohn, Rodger. (Dec. 16, 2015). 2015 Warriors Roundball Classic Recap | SLAM. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
^ Box Stats :USAToday
^ Sports Illustrated Article :CNNSI
^ Feldman, Bruce. ESPNMAG.com - Midnight Run. Retrieved July 9, 2020