Mariner High's Hunter signs with Columbia

Mariner Senior signs with Columbia.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Mariner High School’s Rodney Hunter is much more than just his high-flying dunks.

The senior averaged over 20 points per game, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

On Wednesday, Hunter signed a scholarship to play basketball at Columbia University.

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