Bulloch Academy (Statesboro, GA) two-way standout Rodney Hill revealed Arkansas State, Colorado, Georgia Southern, Liberty, Michigan State, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Troy, Virginia, and West Virginia as his top 10 schools in a February 7 tweet. As it turns out, one school was in much stronger position than the rest.

Seventeen days later, Hill, who goes by the nickname of “Deuce”, announced his verbal commitment to the University of Virginia.

“It’s the right place for me. I’ve been leaning towards them for awhile,” Hill wrote in an interview via Twitter direct message. “I just felt like it was time to [commit].”

“Why not UVA is what I say,” Hill answered when asked why he chose the Hoos over offers from the above schools as well as Virginia Tech and Wisconsin. “It’s an amazing place with great academics and the coaching staff is amazing. They all treat you like family. The overall school and the facilities is very nice and I loved it. Very nice place.”

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