Troy Williams' transfer to Oak Hill removes him from comfort zone

Posted May 27, 2012
Troy Williams' transfer from Phoebus High, the hometown school where his Aunt Terri and Uncle Boo excelled, to Oak Hill Academy was more than a basketball decision. Of course, Oak Hill's renowned team is the foremost reason. Were Williams a scholarship physicist, he wouldn't be heading 300 miles west to the remote boarding school whose alumni include All-Americans and NBA scoring champs. (Daily Press)

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