It’s being [URL=”http://recruitingspotlight.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/jarnells-journal-the-transfer/”]reported this morning[/URL] that 5-star 2012 PF [URL=”http://www.wildcatrecruits.com/playerProfile.php?Contact_ID=65&Recruit=Jarnell-Stokes”]Jarnell Stokes[/URL] out of Memphis will be transferring to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia for his senior year. Stokes cited as reasons for his transfer his wish to improve his play, and a specific quote he heard from coach Fran Fraschillo at the recent LeBron James camp:
[QUOTE]“If you are the best player on your playground, then you need to find another playground.”[/QUOTE]
Stokes also mentioned playing with fellow UK recruits attending Oak Hill next year D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera and A.J. Hammons. Jarnell’s school list currently consists of Arkansas, UConn, Florida, Kentucky, Memphis and Tennessee. Here’s a little taste of his talent.
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