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Voyager Academy (Durham, N.C.) junior forward/center Jay Huff has verbally committed to the University of Virginia, Voyager Academy head coach Mike Huff – Jay’s father – has confirmed to TheSabre.com.
The younger Huff, a 6’10” prospect, recently received a scholarship offer from head coach Tony Bennett. This past Monday night, he called and accepted the offer.
“Since we went up [to UVa this past February], I think Virginia has been the number one choice in Jay’s mind. A lot of other schools were after him. We took a lot of calls. Coach Bennett came and watched him. He called Jay one night and made the offer. The Virginia coaches just did such a great job of recruiting Jay, getting to know him and building a relationship with him. I think Jay just connected with them. He took a few days to think about it, but there was really not much for him to think about. Really, Virginia is where his heart is,” Mike Huff said of his son’s decision.
“I’ve felt for a while that Virginia is probably the best place for him, just knowing him and his personality. I think what surprised me was how easy the decision was. It seemed natural to him. He never wavered from them. He’s really excited about his future there. I’m excited I get to coach him one more year in high school, but I’m also excited about his future there.”
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