The University of Minnesota spent a lot of time and energy trying to recruit Royce White for its basketball program. One of the top 20 basketball recruits, White, a 6-foot-7-inch small forward, was supposed to help the Gophers over the last hurdle to be a force in the Big Ten.Too bad that isn't going to happen. Back in October, White was caught shoplifting at the Mall of America. When confronted by a security guard, White pushed the man several times. He is now facing misdemeanor charges of theft and fifth-degree assault for the incident.
According to the Associated Press, White allegedly tried to steal a pair of pants and a shirt, shoved a Macy's security officer several times and then walked out of the store. He was later apprehended without incident by police, cited and forced to return the items, which were worth about $100. He's also being investigated for a stolen laptop that was taken in November.
White was suspended indefinitely. Apparently, he didn't want to wait around to see the outcome, so he quit the team. But the way he quit has people talking. Last week, White uploaded a 10-minute video of him roaming the streets of Minneapolis, probably reflecting on his life, to a Beanie Sigel soundtrack. Then he talks about the reported incidents, offering his side of the story and the stress it puts on his family. Check out the video:
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By: Makida Bridges on 12/22/2009 10:50AM
I can't believe he would let them run him off. Not everybody that hangs around you is your friend. Your focus should be school and perfecting your god given gifts. They talked about Jesus too, remember?
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By: THE DUDE NURSE on 12/25/2009 8:10AM
AWESOME VIDEO...THE BIBLE SAYS THAT ALL (ALL) HAVE SINNED AND COME SHORT OF THE GLRY OF GOD..WHAT I THINK IS THAT SINCE CRHIST DIED THAT WE ALL BE REDEEMED TO A NEW LIFE ; THAT THIS DUDE BE GIVEN THE CHANCE TO GET IT ALL STRAIGHT AND GET BACKON A TEAM THAT NEEDS HIS SUPPORT , TO GO ON AND BE A POSITIVE GIVER TO OUR SOCIETY IN LIEU OF A TAKER FROM OUR SOCIETY...SECONDLY THIS WORLD IS JUST TOO COLD ( VERY UNFORGIVING )WE NEED TO LEARN SOMETHING ELSE ALSO....THE BIBLE SAYS THAT IF WE FORGIVE OTHERS HTEIR TRESSPASSES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESSPASS AGAINST US...WHAT THAT SAYS IS SIMPLY LEARN AS THE AUTHOR OF OUR FAITH HAS DONE...FORGIVE AND FORGET SO WHEN YOU'RE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE GOD JUST MAY TURN HIS OTHER CHEEK CONCERNING YOU !!!...NOW I SIT HERE CRYING FOR TIS CHILD OF GOS'S FORGIVENESS AND PRAY IT HAPPENDS ON CHRISTMAS DAY..ALL I SAY IS PEOPLE....SHOW SOME REAL LOVE...AS JESUS CHRIST DID
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By: W. H. FORREST on 12/25/2009 8:13AM
I TYPED SO FAST THAT I MISPELLED SEVERAL THINGS BUT I BELIEVE YOU ALL GET MY MESSAGE ....NUFF SAID ... BYE !
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By: P L on 12/25/2009 11:13AM
Well said W.H.Forrest, may Royce find peace in accepting what he did, and understanding that God gave him a talent, do not waste it. May we all remember the truse meaning of Christmas. To Royce, I read your story and I forgive you and pray that you will now focus on your family, school and your future. God Bless
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By: clearhoads7 on 12/26/2009 1:30AM
jesus died for everyone on the cross but if you dont accept his offerof salvation and ask to be forgiven for your life snd your sins,jesus cant help you!
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By: Really???!!! on 12/26/2009 2:15AM
Are you kidding me! This idiot was given the chance of a lifetime - so many young minorities would love the opportunity you had - and you just threw it away. I haven't seen the video - don't want to because actions speak louder than words! You maybe should have thought out the consequences BEFORE the crime. If you were my son, I'd hurt you bad just for embarrassing me like that. Couldn't you get a J-O-B! Man, just can't take the ghetto out of the negro. So now, what???!! Wow! what a waste - I hope you find your way back...
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By: openureyes on 12/28/2009 11:01AM
I agree, all he had to do was finish school and no matter if he made it to the pros or not he would of been set. Our culture puts more emphasis on "bling" and how you dress than we put on education. This is just another sad story of waisted talent and a example that we as a people need to stop listening to dumn ass rap songs that influnce our children to do stupid sh*t. We need to focus and tell our children the importance of education, you might not be rich but you can still live comfortable with a decent education.
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By: slotap on 12/26/2009 5:10PM
This is what killed the excuse black men use when they say nobody gives a black man a break. Or the white man has his foot on the black man’s throat holding him back. This guy was a thug and acted the only way he knew how to exist. He was and will always be a scumbag thieving thug. They blow many opportunities because they just don’t know how to act.
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By: Pat Jones at 6:14 on Feb 21st 2008 on 12/28/2009 10:21PM
RW in response to the allegations brought against you, remain positive. Please do not walk away from your education. Knowledge is Power. No matter how bad a situation may look through the natural eyes, is very small through the spirtual eyes. Trust me I know. I too have sinned and was forgiven not by man but by God. I was diagnoised with cancer,five surgeries in lest than a year, under God's Grace and Mercy he took it all away. Royce he will fix it for you too. Remember you are not the only person who have made mistakes. Keep your head up and keep smiling :):) God Bless
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