Jerome Finds Fit With UVa, Bennett

Jerome in AAU competition in July of 2014 (Photo Credit: Kelly Kline/Under Armour)
Jerome in AAU competition in July of 2014 (Photo Credit: Kelly Kline/Under Armour)

Ty Jerome certainly seemed impressed with the University of Virginia shortly after visiting this past Saturday. As it turns out, the 6’3” combo guard out of New Rochelle, New York, had discovered where he wanted to spend his college career.

Jerome, an Iona Prep product who plays for New Heights on the AAU circuit, spoke with his family about the possibility of committing to UVa while on the ride home from Charlottesville. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, he made the call and pledged to Virginia, which has been high on his list since head coach Tony Bennett extended a scholarship offer this past July.

Bennett, who Jerome said was “ready for my commitment”, was pleased when the talented guard made the call.

“He said he was smiling ear to ear,” Jerome wrote in a direct message to TheSabre.com.

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