Pitt, WVU, SJU, Rutgers Look At OJ Sumter
O.J. Sumter, a rugged 6-6, 230 pound combination forward from Palm Beach C.C. in Palm Beach, Fla., has seen a number of Division I schools come through to evaluate him this fall.
Palm Beach Head Coach Steve Bernath told JUCO Junction/Rivalshoops.com that Pittsburgh, Rutgers, St. John's and West Virginia have all come by to take a look at Sumter this fall.
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However, it's important to note that none of those programs have offered scholarships to Sumter thus far. Bernath said that Florida A&M, Central Florida and Florida Atlantic have offered scholarships to Sumter.
Bernath said that Sumter has not enjoyed a strong preseason, although he has been slowed by an injury.
South Florida had been heavily involved with Sumter this summer, but they backed off O.J. after getting a commitment from Florida high school forward Yusuf Baker.
An unorthodox player, Sumter has a knack for scoring both inside and out. He has a burly frame which suggests that he might be an inside player, but can shoot it reliable out to midrange.
Sumter is expected to sign in the spring, and JUCO Junction will keep you posted on his recruitment in the coming weeks.
Photo: Palm Beach Community College Sports Information Department