UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MENS’ BASKETBALL PLAYER ROYCE ALEXANDER WHITE SAYS HE IS LEAVING COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Royce White graduated last year from Hopkins high school. He was considered one of the best basketball players in the state of Minnesota last season. He won the 2009 Mr. Basketball award for Minnesota last season.

White, who was the University of Minnesota’s top basketball recruits, has gotten into some legal trouble when he got to the University of Minnesota.

White was suspended by the University of Minnesota due to his actions that took place at the Mall Of America.

He had made a few posts on the popular web site You Tube saying that he wanted to still play for the Gophers. He started his own record label with a couple friends of his.

He made announcements through Facebook, Twitter and You Tube. He wanted to get his side of the story out there.

His latest announcement came via You Tube and it basically said that he was quitting college basketball because of his legal issues.

He does not want to be a burden to Tubby Smith the Gophers head coach or to the program itself. He said that he wants to get into the music business.

We will have to just wait and see what is next for Royce Alexander White. Good luck to him in his future.

ROYCE ALEXANDER WHITE SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT

One of the top recruits, Royce Alexander White signed his letter of intent to play at the University of Minnesota. Royce has had some trouble in high school. This Season he has gotten a fresh start. Royce White transferred from Minneapolis De La Salle to Hopkins high school. Here is an article from Myron Medcalf.

I think that Royce is a good person that has learned from his mistakes. He has now surrounded himself with good people. He is a good basketball player that will continue to get better as time moves on. I think he will be a great asset to the University of Minnesota basketball program. He brings a strong knowledge of the game and a toughness that most kids don't have.