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UD recruit Staten to play for Oak Hill
MARSHALL AD: ‘YOU’VE GOT TO LOVE
SOMEBODY ENOUGH TO LET THEM GO’
Thurgood Marshall Athletic Direcctor Carolyn Woodley said today that Cougars star point guard Juwan Staten intends to transfer to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia.
“It is true. I just talked to his mom (Cecilia Hill) about 10 minutes ago,” said about noon. “She’s waiting for his dad (Billy) to call. They’re waiting to comment until they sign the documents. She has to give it the final OK.
“I have mixed feeling because of my relationship with him,” Woodley added. “It’s been a long relationship. I’ve known him all of his life and I truly love him as a person first, and even now that I’m talking to you about it, I’m starting to get emotional.
“Sometimes you’ve got to love somebody enough to let them go. You have to think in those terms. If I had my way, he would be here until he graduated and we would just continue to enjoy him.
“He came by my office when I came back to work on Monday (after hand surgery). He hadn’t seen me for a while, and I hadn’t seen him. He missed me and I missed him. He came in and he was just like he always is — a perfect gentleman.
“It’s going to be hard for me to let him go. But if it’s in their best interest — if he and his family feel it’s in their best interest — then I can’t stand in his way. I would want him to stay here with us and graduate from here. He always wanted to come to Colonel White (now Thurgood Marshall). He never wanted to go to another high school except Colonel White.
“But sometimes you’ve got to love ‘em enough to let ‘em go. Obviously, we’ll keep up with him, and wish his all the success in the world.”
ALERT — Staten is already listed as point guard for Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va.
http://rutgers.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=68812
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By MAC
May 6, 2009 12:48 PM | Link to this
The reason kids go to schools like Oak Hill Academy is to get exposure so they can get into a good college program. Is Juwan thinking about going somewhere other than UD? UD fans should be worried!By alwoodz
May 6, 2009 12:49 PM | Link to this
I think it is great move, now he will be ready to step right in at UD and contribute from day 1. He is now the most highlyBy Doug
May 6, 2009 12:54 PM | Link to this
MAC, there is nothing for UD to worry about, he will be a Flyer. I am sure we will here more from Mom and Dad later. ESPN here we comeBy alwoodz
May 6, 2009 12:58 PM | Link to this
Now Coach Ralph really has to coach. He still has enough talent to win the state in D3 if he can figure it out. The closer is gone.By sec 312
May 6, 2009 1:19 PM | Link to this
great for development..but makes me nervous for UD.By the old guard
May 6, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this
Hey Doug its “hear not here” but at-least the remaining players will be able to show what they are really made of. Time to step up Shawn, Melvin, Greg, Adrian and the cast make a name for yourself.By good riddence
May 6, 2009 1:29 PM | Link to this
Too much ego. He probably wont go to UD.His teamates didnt even like him.By BBALL
May 6, 2009 2:05 PM | Link to this
Thurgood is not going to be D-III, they will be very small D-IIBy spoon
May 6, 2009 3:34 PM | Link to this
Very selfish move. You were one game away from a stste title,you were the mvp of thee tournament rare for a losing team and you have most of yoyour palyersBy 'Nati*Flyer
May 6, 2009 3:34 PM | Link to this
Best of luck, Juwan! Show ‘em what D-Town ballers are like! And when you get back: Can’t wait to hear the Flyer Faithful ROAR when you and the Flyers take off!By SPOON
May 6, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this
One game away from state title should have given him incentive to stay[remember Daquean Cook stayed at Dunbar]By SPOON
May 6, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this
One game away from state title should have given him incentive to stay[remember Daquean Cook stayed at Dunbar]By SPOON
May 6, 2009 3:44 PM | Link to this
sorry bout my spelling earlier, but wish and hope he changes his mind.no one loves you at oak hill like dayton does. enjoy your home now while you are youngBy Alvin
May 8, 2009 9:50 AM | Link to this
Congrats to Juwan. Great player, hope he wises up and sees that Dayton is not the school for him. I hope he realizes his potential to play with stars, and not a school who has never taken kids from Dayton Public Schools. Miami Redhawks have always taken the Dayton kids. They have been great students too. Tutu, Deron McGuire, Nate Peavy and the kid from Northmont, this year.By Alvin
May 8, 2009 10:03 AM | Link to this
Phil Lumpkin, Darryl Dunlap, Ron Harper, Coach Ron Hunter. These men have accomplished way more than any UD grad. How come Derek Brown is not a Flyer Flunkie. Because he has smarts and will play in NBA.By unknown
May 10, 2009 4:45 PM | Link to this
Y r people getting mad at the fact the boy is doing something good.Be happy for him its better for him. dayton wont get him as many places as oak hill will so stop hating on him an give him his props lord!!!at least he not on the street gang bangin !!!!!-congrats Jwan show um how its done-By ken &angie Candler
August 13, 2009 3:59 AM | Link to this
always remember to put God first in all that you do. never read the mess that these old washed up haters are talking about because they are mad because they do not have game like you love always ken and angie.