James Scantlebury Commits To Boston University
A native of Montréal, Que., Scantlebury played for the Bishop Kearney Selects 16U AAA team last season, tallying 100 points (35 goals, 65 assists) in 56 games.
A 2009-born skater, Scantlebury will join the USHL and play for the Steel in 2025-26 before making the jump to the NCAA and joining the Terriers.
Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' NCAA Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
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