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CURRY ARRESTED IN DRUG STING

By Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
February 4, 2004

JamesOn Curry's future at North Carolina was thrown into serious jeopardy Wednesday, after the record-setting scorer was arrested on drug charges as part of a sting involving the Alamance County Sheriff's Department.

Curry, who broke the state record for points scored in a career earlier in the season, was charged with six felony counts, ranging from drug possession to sale and delivery.

It's too early to predict what Curry's future will be at UNC, if any, but clearly his scholarship status will be scrutinized heavily by the Tar Heels pending further developments.

JENKINS PICKS WESTERN CAROLINA

One-time Tennessee-Chattanooga commitment Jamar Jenkins committed to Western Carolina during his official visit last weekend over Arkansas State, Western Kentucky, Winthrop, Louisiana-Lafayette and McNeese State.

"I chose Western because of the players, coaches, location, academics, and the fact that I will have an opportunity to play early," Jenkins said.

WYOMING GETS NEAL

Minneapolis (MN) Henry 6-5 WF Steve Neal has committed to Wyoming. The slender wing is a solid athlete and scorer who had attracted interest from Western Michigan, Minnesota and others.

Neal still must achieve the necessary score on the ACT to qualify for freshman eligibility.

NOTES

Top-five senior Al Jefferson continues to tear it up this year at Prentiss (MS) High. The 6-9 C put up -- get this -- 62 points, 21 rebounds and 11 blocks. ...