6th Man of St. John's Basketball
St. John's Red Storm => Recruiting Archives => Recruiting => 2011 Class => Topic started by: peter on August 25, 2010, 10:52:26 AM
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AdamZagoria: 6-4 G Dominique Pointer of Quality Education in N.C. will visit St. John's Sept. 17-19
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I wasn't aware he played for 'The Family' AAU team.
6'5" Dominique Pointer is a Freak Athlete (Underrated 2011 SF) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74oG65TYats#ws)
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Seems he's from Michigan not NC, just playing prep or HS in NC.
Scout has him listed as 6'5" their #18 SF
With offer from Michigan (State?)
Rivals has him as 6'4" ranked #81
is it an official or unofficial ?
Either way the more top 100 kids Lavin gets to visit the better
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Seems he's from Michigan not NC, just playing prep or HS in NC.
Scout has him listed as 6'5" their #18 SF
With offer from Michigan (State?)
Rivals has him as 6'4" ranked #81
is it an official or unofficial ?
Either way the more top 100 kids Lavin gets to visit the better
He is a Michigan native, steve. I'm gonna assume it's an official by looking at those dates (weekend).
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Seems he's from Michigan not NC, just playing prep or HS in NC.
Scout has him listed as 6'5" their #18 SF
With offer from Michigan (State?)
He has an offer from U Michigan (they've been on them for a while). And yeah, he's from Michigan, but generally we've been putting the area the player is playing in over the place where he's from in these threads.
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Seems he's from Michigan not NC, just playing prep or HS in NC.
Scout has him listed as 6'5" their #18 SF
With offer from Michigan (State?)
He has an offer from U Michigan (they've been on them for a while). And yeah, he's from Michigan, but generally we've been putting the area the player is playing in over the place where he's from in these threads.
Dom Pointer is a big-time athlete, who plays now at Q Miller's old school.
He played well at the LeBron James Skills Academy and the King City Classic, after being a late selection.
Michigan offered him and he played a little with Michigan's top commit Carlton Brundidge, who was The Family's best scorer.
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Seems he's from Michigan not NC, just playing prep or HS in NC.
Scout has him listed as 6'5" their #18 SF
With offer from Michigan (State?)
Rivals has him as 6'4" ranked #81
is it an official or unofficial ?
Either way the more top 100 kids Lavin gets to visit the better
Dom can play the 2 or the 3, but I think he'll initially be a short 3 at the high-major level.
His rankings are based more on potential than demonstrated production.
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Per Scout.com (via Moose on Redmen.com).... ""Dom Pointed Toward Five"
"Dom Pointer was not on the Scout.com Top 100 radar prior to the summer. A month later, the hard playing forward debuted at No. 81 and has five strong suitors."
According to Pitts, the 6-foot-5 small forward rests at five schools. �He�s going to visit West Virginia, Tennessee, St. John�s, Michigan and DePaul.�
Pointer is a Detroit native and the Wolverines want him. Pitts doesn�t see any lean one way or another. �He�s indicated that he�s looking for the perfect fit. Obviously, he�s from Michigan and he�s a Detroit guy but I wouldn�t say that�s the favorite. He told me he wants to see every school and sit down with the staff to see what�s the perfect fit for him.�
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=2&c=997937&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fscouthoops.scout.com%2f2%2f997937.html (http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=2&c=997937&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fscouthoops.scout.com%2f2%2f997937.html)
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Per Zags.... Down to the Johnnies, WVU and Michigan.
Dominique Pointer, a 6-foot-5, 190-pound small forward from Detroit, is down to three schools.
His father, Tony Nolan, said Wednesday by phone Pointer is considering St. John’s, West Virginia and Michigan.
“Yes, we are,†he said.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/08/dominique-pointer-down-to-3/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/08/dominique-pointer-down-to-3/)
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Very interesting. A local team and two Big East teams.
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Very interesting. A local team and two Big East teams.
Made a call to an independent Michigan writer
He said their scholarship issue is very tight in '11 and need a big, but their staff hopes that the family's proximity (less than an hour) to the campus will win the day. They've felt relatively strong in this recruitment.
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His game looks perfect for our running system. I can't even imagine having two athletes like him and Polee on the court at once. I don't know about wins or losses, but we'd be on SportCetnter Top Ten every night.
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His game looks perfect for our running system. I can't even imagine having two athletes like him and Polee on the court at once. I don't know about wins or losses, but we'd be on SportCetnter Top Ten every night.
He's slightly ahead of Kennedy at the same stage, but Kennedy came out in a deeper year.
Beilein, for all of the hullaballoo, hasn't exactly put Michigan back on the map and he just lost Mike Jackson (his Detroit connect) to Purdue & a pair of Wooden watch list kids (who he inherited) off of a 17 loss team.
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His game looks perfect for our running system. I can't even imagine having two athletes like him and Polee on the court at once. I don't know about wins or losses, but we'd be on SportCetnter Top Ten every night.
He's slightly ahead of Kennedy at the same stage, but Kennedy came out in a deeper year.
Beilein, for all of the hullaballoo, hasn't exactly put Michigan back on the map and he just lost Mike Jackson (his Detroit connect) to Purdue & a pair of Wooden watch list kids (who he inherited) off of a 17 loss team.
NTSG you've seen all these top kids play. Who do you like better. Garrett or Pointer ?
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His game looks perfect for our running system. I can't even imagine having two athletes like him and Polee on the court at once. I don't know about wins or losses, but we'd be on SportCetnter Top Ten every night.
He's slightly ahead of Kennedy at the same stage, but Kennedy came out in a deeper year.
Beilein, for all of the hullaballoo, hasn't exactly put Michigan back on the map and he just lost Mike Jackson (his Detroit connect) to Purdue & a pair of Wooden watch list kids (who he inherited) off of a 17 loss team.
NTSG you've seen all these top kids play. Who do you like better. Garrett or Pointer ?
That's a relatively close one, MJ, but, considering our additions in the last five months (Harkless and Polee) , I'd opt for Garrett.
Garrett has a slightly better 3-point stroke (which, God knows, we can't take for granted). Pointer can hit it, but he's got to be wide open and have enough time to get his feet set. Both can slash and play well in the open court, but need to work on their handle in the half-court, when defenders get in their grill. They get a little flustered. Dom Pointer is more physical (which may be better suited to physical leagues like the BE or B10) on defense and doesn't mind contact on his slashes or put backs, where he gets a lot of his points.
With a year left in his hs career and concentrating on this sport, I think Garrett will really benefit from Michael Peck at Findlay as well as the facilities and competition, both in practice and w/ their very challenging schedule, that he'll receive there.
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I dont think this was posted, but I saw this on Rivals as of 9/15...
Dominique Pointer: The 6-5 small forward, Rivals.com's No. 81 player in his class, has Michigan in his final three with St. John's and West Virginia. Some close to him would like him to stay closer to home (which is Roseville, Mich.) … others are pulling him in different directions. However, there's growing confidence that the Wolverines might be able to land this gifted athlete.
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I dont think this was posted, but I saw this on Rivals as of 9/15...
Dominique Pointer: The 6-5 small forward, Rivals.com's No. 81 player in his class, has Michigan in his final three with St. John's and West Virginia. Some close to him would like him to stay closer to home (which is Roseville, Mich.) … others are pulling him in different directions. However, there's growing confidence that the Wolverines might be able to land this gifted athlete.
Can you post a link?
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Here you go..
http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1126677 (http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1126677)
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Here you go..
http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1126677 (http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1126677)
Oh, okay. Thanks!
Michigan is in a good situation being it's his home state and they are receiving the last visit. Hopefully, he gets "blown away" by the Johnnies staff and NYC over the weekend.
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Yes, I agree. They seem to mention staying home with him alot. Michigan just signed a player for 2012 that I believe plays the same position as him and are going after someone else that should he sign, would take minutes away from him as well.
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Yes, I agree. They seem to mention staying home with him alot. Michigan just signed a player for 2012 that I believe plays the same position as him and are going after someone else that should he sign, would take minutes away from him as well.
Glenn Robinson's son.
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the big dog!
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His name is actually spelled "Dominick."
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POINTER ENJOYS ST. JOHN’S
Dominique Pointer, a 6-5 wing from Detroit and Quality Education Academy in N.C., tripped to St. John’s over the weekend.
“It went pretty good,†said Tony Nolan, Pointer’s father. “We were impresesd with the coaches and the coaching staff. They treated us 100 percent good.â€
Nolan said St. John’s head coach Steve Lavin told them they would use Pointer “at all three positions, the three, two and one.â€
The No. 21 small forward in the Class of 2011, Pointer visits West Virginia next weekend and Michigan Oct. 15.
“He hasn’t made a decision on what’s he gonna do,†Nolan said.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/20/hinds-puts-unlv-near-the-top/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/20/hinds-puts-unlv-near-the-top/)
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POINTER ENJOYS ST. JOHN’S
Dominique Pointer, a 6-5 wing from Detroit and Quality Education Academy in N.C., tripped to St. John’s over the weekend.
“It went pretty good,†said Tony Nolan, Pointer’s father. “We were impresesd with the coaches and the coaching staff. They treated us 100 percent good.â€
Nolan said St. John’s head coach Steve Lavin told them they would use Pointer “at all three positions, the three, two and one.â€
The No. 21 small forward in the Class of 2011, Pointer visits West Virginia next weekend and Michigan Oct. 15.
“He hasn’t made a decision on what’s he gonna do,†Nolan said.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/20/hinds-puts-unlv-near-the-top/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/20/hinds-puts-unlv-near-the-top/)
manbearpig wants to know when's the last time we had a 6-5 pg?
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Seems like Lavin wants to build the team around athletic wings that can play multiple positions. We already have Harlkess and Sampson and are still in the mix for Pointer, Garrett, Harrison, Green and Harris. I think it can work with the idea of playing up-tempo because no one is going to play 40 mins a game but with so many guys all fighting for mins it could lead to problems. Hell I would take them all... wouldn't it be nice for a change to have that kind of depth and flexibility with line-ups.
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Sounds like decision time is coming soon. Would love to land this kid.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/28/pointer-awaiting-michigan-visit-to-decide/#more-40199 (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/28/pointer-awaiting-michigan-visit-to-decide/#more-40199)
Pointer previously visited St. John’s in mid-September.
“I had fun,” he said of the Queens school. “The players were cool, the coaches were cool. I like the smaller campus. It was good.”
Next up is a trip back to his home state for Michigan Oct. 15. He has already seen the school unofficially over the summer.
He said he plans to decide “probably a week or a month” after that visit.
“It’s whatever’s best for me,” he said. “I’ll sit down with my parents and see what we come up with.”
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Now I'd much prefer Pointer over Tyler Harris. However I'd prefer Harrison over Pointer.
I think Garrett is a guarantee over all of them. I'm hopeful we hold some scholarships for 2012
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it would be good to get some perspective on this... if dom pointer comes does that automatically mean amir garrett doesnt come, or vice versa since theyre similar wing types and st johns already has polee harkless and sampson. pointer does play the 1,2, and 3 so some rotations could definately be worked out
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Now I'd much prefer Pointer over Tyler Harris. However I'd prefer Harrison over Pointer.
I think Garrett is a guarantee over all of them. I'm hopeful we hold some scholarships for 2012
Sums up how I feel, Dave. I think we'll hold a couple of scholarships for '12 unless we get on a major roll..... Never know!
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In his You tube videos he looks like Dwayne Wade.
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Was Tariq Turner our last PG in the 6.5 height?
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Was Tariq Turner our last PG in the 6.5 height?
Tarik Turner wasn't really a pg. He played the position, but it wasn't right for him.
I think:
Mark Jackson was 6'1. Boo Harvey was 6 feet. Jason Buchanon was 6'1. David Cain was 5'11. Mo Brown was 5'8. Crooks was about 6 feet. Gray, I believe was 6'1. Barkley was maybe 6 feet. Heath Orvis was under 6 feet. Cook was 6 feet. Hatten was probably 6 feet. Hill and Geno were under 6 feet. Boothe is 5'8 wearing sneakers. Stith is under 6 feet.
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Jack Wolfinger was 6'10
Wasn't he hyped as a ball handler ;D
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Wolfinger was hyped as a point forward of some kind. Saw his brother play for Washington. He was pretty good.
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Let's drop the whole Pointer playing point thing :) I love his talent, but PG's are born not created.
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/08/lavin-visits-garrett-pointer/#more-40633 (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/08/lavin-visits-garrett-pointer/#more-40633)
St. John’s coach Steve Lavin has embarked upon his cross-country recruiting tour and spent Thursday in Las Vegas visiting Amir Garrett before visiting Dominique Pointer today (Friday).
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Pointer down to Michigan and St. John's
http://www.detnews.com/article/20101014/OPINION03/10140426/Dominick-Pointer-turns-life-around--eyes-Michigan--St.-John%E2%80%99s (http://www.detnews.com/article/20101014/OPINION03/10140426/Dominick-Pointer-turns-life-around--eyes-Michigan--St.-John%E2%80%99s)
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This kid is going to Mich. Pops is getting paid some money to make sure of that. He'll probably be able to kick the walls down on his house after the kid picks Mich too because he'll have a new apt near the campus in ann arbor waiting for him
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/14/pointer-could-decide-this-weekend/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/14/pointer-could-decide-this-weekend/)
Dominique Pointer, the No. 21 small forward in the nation, is down to St. John’s and Michigan and could decide during this weekend’s official visit to Michigan.
I spoke with his father, Tony Nolan, and asked him when Pointer might decide.
“Hopefully at Michigan or 48 hours after,” Nolan said. “He goes there tomorrow [Friday] and will be there until Sunday morning
“If he chooses not to go there, I’ll give him 48 hours to make up his mind what he wants to do.”
After cutting West Virginia from the list of three schools, Nolan has made no secret of the fact that he would like his 6-foot-5, 210-pound son to stay home and play for Michigan. Pointer is a Detroit native who now plays for Winston-Salem (N.C.) Quality Education Academy.
“I said that from jump street,” Nolan said of his desire to see his son play at Michigan.
“We’re home. Detroit and Michigan is our home. That’s what I prefer. I said that before he went to prep school. If we have an opportunity to come back home, that’s what I want. It’s going to be his choice, too.”
Nolan added that both he and Pointer “loved” St. John’s.
“I love St. John’s myself,” Nolan said. “I love the coaches, the main coach [Steve Lavin] and all his staff. I’m crazy about them. But at the end of the day Michigan is where I want him. I’m not trying to bite my tongue or nothing.”
He added: “If he wants St. John’s I’m not going to kill him. I’m still going to love him the same way.
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He added: “If he wants St. John’s I’m not going to kill him. I’m still going to love him the same way.
I hope you would still love your kid if he picks against Michigan, geez. Seems like he's definitely going to Michigan because his dad is forcing it on him. Its a shame that a father would do that because this is the kids choice and he should choose what school he wants to go to, he's gotta be there the next four years.
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The kid's father is emphatic, sounds like a "good" interview, where he says quotable things. I think he's just being emphatic when he says he'll love his son the same way. Parents often want their kids nearby, so they can watch them play and maintain their relationship with their child. Or to maintain their awesome new home as one person intimated in this thread. We'll see how it shakes out.
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Come on Dom piss off your parents and join STJ!
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Come on Dom piss off your parents and join STJ!
If that ain't the recruiting pitch I don't know what is :)
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Come on Dom piss off your parents and join STJ!
If that ain't the recruiting pitch I don't know what is :)
It can happen. When I was looking at colleges my Dad was pushing me hard to go to his alma mater(his parents had both gone there and so had my older brother) but that is the last thing that I wanted. It was in my top 2 schools but when it came down to picking I went with the other school, half because I liked it more and the other half to piss him off.
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It can happen. When I was looking at colleges my Dad was pushing me hard to go to his alma mater(his parents had both gone there and so had my older brother) but that is the last thing that I wanted. It was in my top 2 schools but when it came down to picking I went with the other school, half because I liked it more and the other half to piss him off.
I hear that. I was chomping at the bit to leave home, myself. And isn't that what a lot of NYC is about? Leaving where your from to try and make it in the fast-paced city?
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My parents wanted me to go to Rutgers, Monmouth, or Stockton (all NJ schools). I needed a state buffer plus no better place to succeed than NYC. Truly my thoughts. My deciding factor was seeing St. John's beat Duke at the garden. St. John's sent my family and I tickets to see the game and it was just amazing.
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I was at that St.John's game.
Took 7 people. All agreed with me, it was the best basketball game they've ever seen.
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My parents wanted me to go to Rutgers, Monmouth, or Stockton (all NJ schools). I needed a state buffer plus no better place to succeed than NYC. Truly my thoughts. My deciding factor was seeing St. John's beat Duke at the garden. St. John's sent my family and I tickets to see the game and it was just amazing.
That's a cool story.
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when is he announcing where hes goin?
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when is he announcing where hes goin?
I believe he'll announce this week.
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Michigan is the old St.John's, and we are the old Michigan.
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when is he announcing where hes goin?
I believe he'll announce this week.
I had someone tell me a little while ago he heard Wednesday at 4 p.m., but he also fed me some names regarding our March Madness that so far haven't surfaced, so take this with a big grain of salt.
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His name is spelled Dominick. I've been writing this for a month, but nobody wants to fix it. It's a little disrespectful to the kid we are trying to show we want.
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His name is spelled Dominick. I've been writing this for a month, but nobody wants to fix it. It's a little disrespectful to the kid we are trying to show we want.
Sorry thats my fault I remember you posting that before. I just changed the title of the thread and all posts from now on will display the correct name. Thanks for pointing that out to us
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His name is spelled Dominick. I've been writing this for a month, but nobody wants to fix it. It's a little disrespectful to the kid we are trying to show we want.
Have you emailed Rivals to tell them the same thing since they have it as Dominique. And Scout. And ESPN. And Zags.....
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It was right...
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It was right...
I've seen it both ways, though the Detroit news had it as Dominick.
So as not to offend the young man, we could just use "Dom" like Scout and ESPN do.
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Don't forget to change the subject line.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374)
He's in? Committed.
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My God
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IN LAVIN WE TRUST!!!!
Welcome dom!!!
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Incredible, this class is out of control. We are getting so many good athletes with so many different skill sets.
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Welcome!!
Great job by Coach Lavin and staff.
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My God
Nah
God is coming later :)
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Biancardi called him arguably the best defender in the entire class.
I'm just envisioning how amazing the practices and pickup games are going to be with this class with all of this talent just making everybody else better with the help of a great coaching staff.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374)
He's in? Committed.
It'll be interesting to see how these wings are utilized.
Coaches Carnesecca, Mahoney, Fraschilla, Jarvis, and Roberts have got to be stunned at this ability to attract this much national talent--in year one. There's no begging some local bigshot to please give St. John's a hometown discount.
http://www.umhoops.com/2010/10/18/dominick-pointer-to-st-johns/#comments (http://www.umhoops.com/2010/10/18/dominick-pointer-to-st-johns/#comments)
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Dom, Dominick, Dominique.
How bout we call him JOHNNIE!!!!
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Wow is all I can say. Top 5 class. Espn has us ranked with the 5th best class in the country and we still have a TON of scholarships to give out. Lavin is the man!
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lavin said hes gonna use him as a 1,2 , and 3 so he'll get a lot of minutes coming in for harrison, lindsey or polee at any given time
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/18/dominick-pointer-to-st-johns/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/18/dominick-pointer-to-st-johns/)
Dominick Pointer, who legally changed the spelling of his first name from Dominique.
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We all envisioned good things when Lavin took over but it just gets better and better. WELCOME DOM!!
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welcome welcome welcome
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374)
He's in? Committed.
manbearpig is getting pumped. whoose next??
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This is awesome.
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lavin said hes gonna use him as a 1,2 , and 3 so he'll get a lot of minutes coming in for harrison, lindsey or polee at any given time
Personally, I viewed him more as a 3/2, who primarily can score inside and off of slashes. As for the name thing, I was around his AAU program, The Family, a lot and I only heard teammates and coaches call him "Dom," when he played for them. The team's top scorer, 6'1" Carlton Brundidge, is heading to Michigan and there was definitely a pro-Michigan feel. Pointer's breakout came when he was invited, as a late invite, to the LeBron James Skills Academy/King City Classic-it was also the first opportunity for the coaches to see the Nike players. With QEA, he's scheduled to play this upcoming season in the Primetime Shootout against LaQuinton Ross and Life Center.
6'5" Dominique Pointer is a Freak Athlete (Underrated 2011 SF) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74oG65TYats#ws)
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If he's going to be as good as advertised defensively, just throw him anywhere on the floor and let him take the other team's hottest scorer out of rhythm. What a luxury. I think it's pretty obvious this team isn't going to be traditional in any sense.
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Dom, Dominick, Dominique.
How bout we call him JOHNNIE!!!!
That about sums it up, Moose. LOL I'll just call him, Dom or Pointer.
Nevertheless, excellent news for the Johnnies.
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Welcome Dom!
Steve Lavin, you sir are the man. 5 recruits so far from California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio and New York and all are highly rated. St. John's is becoming cool again thanks to Big Lav.
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The name thing, from Zagsblog: http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/18/dominick-pointer-to-st-johns/#more-41080 (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/18/dominick-pointer-to-st-johns/#more-41080)
Pointer, who this summer legally changed the spelling of his first name from Dominique...
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The Dom of New York........
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/dom-pointer-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/dom-pointer-to-st-johns/)
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^ yessssiirrr
read all about it
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It was right...
It was right? Maybe you should tell Dominick to spell his own name right on his facebook account.
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It was right...
It was right? Maybe you should tell Dominick to spell his own name right on his facebook account.
(http://www.gifsoup.com/view1/1123173/hide-your-kids-hide-your-wife-o.gif)
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amazing
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It was right...
It was right? Maybe you should tell Dominick to spell his own name right on his facebook account.
(http://www.gifsoup.com/view1/1123173/hide-your-kids-hide-your-wife-o.gif)
I'll take that as an apology.
On a side note, I love that Antoine Dodson video!!!
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Welcome abroad Dom!!! We now need to start locking up some bigs.
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Welcome abroad Dom!!! We now need to start locking up some bigs.
I think Lavin finishes up with Amir and Nurideen first and then turns an all-out effort on Achiuwa and Pelle.
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nice quote at the end of this article:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5699374)
"Pointer didn't want to just be part of history, he wanted to make history and he will have his chance for St. John's."
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Welcome aboard Dom...it just keeps getting better and better.
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His name is spelled Dominick. I've been writing this for a month, but nobody wants to fix it. It's a little disrespectful to the kid we are trying to show we want.
Maybe, Dave or someone else can change the location part of his profile, as well. He's a Detroit native.
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His name is spelled Dominick. I've been writing this for a month, but nobody wants to fix it. It's a little disrespectful to the kid we are trying to show we want.
Maybe, Dave or someone else can change the location part of his profile, as well. He's a Detroit native.
Yea I will
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Dominique Pointer Ruins Kid's New Years. (Sick Poster On Break) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq1T_suPLx8&feature=related#ws)
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Per Dave Telep.... Dom Pointer's game is growing into his body and athleticism. Big ceiling.
[tweet]http://twitter.com/DaveTelep/status/691415134773248[/tweet]
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Dominique Pointer Shows Out In First 3 Games Of The Season; Crazy Athletic St. John's Commit! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnMmjbFMT74#ws)
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Here's another video on Pointer....
Dominique Pointer - HardwoodElite.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYSPsbJiVBA#ws)
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Dominique Pointer Shows Out In First 3 Games Of The Season; Crazy Athletic St. John's Commit! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnMmjbFMT74#ws)
why is he only ranked 81 on rivals???? whats better espn or rivals?
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Dominique Pointer Shows Out In First 3 Games Of The Season; Crazy Athletic St. John's Commit! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnMmjbFMT74#ws)
why is he only ranked 81 on rivals???? whats better espn or rivals?
Do not get caught up on the rankings at the moment. ESPN has stepped up their rating of players due to getting Dave Telep (former Scout.com recruiting analyst) being on board. I think Rivals does a very solid job in their rating of players. IMO, I can't say who is better
Nevertheless, do not get too caught up on where who is ranked and why is he ranked in this particular position.
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hopefully soon well be able to see some video of sampson like there has been of garrett pelle polee harkless and pointer.. he seems like kind of a mystery to me and with his ranking im sure the video would be impressive
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Physically, Pointer looks like he's Big East ready.
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I think because Pointer was considered a Michigan lean he kind of slipped under the radar but just looking at how athletic he is coupled with his tight handle, good shooting form, and that tough defense hes known for he could very well end up being the best of this group.
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this class will be a fun one to watch and mr. dom will lead them in defense
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[tweet]http://twitter.com/DaveTelep/status/8662035462094849[/tweet]
Sir Dominic Pointer is going to be a problem in Big East. Others get more attn but Pointer is going to be a player early. Think Iguodala
1 minute ago via Twitter for iPad
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Top performers
Dom Pointer (Winston Salem, N.C./Quality Education)
2011 SF, 6-foot-6, 195 pounds
St. John's' class is loaded and there will always be some guys who get more hype, but when it comes time to earn minutes someone is going to have to do a number on Pointer to keep him out of the game. At both ends, Pointer empties the tank. He rebounds above the rim, runs and finishes with elite athleticism. He's such a quick jumper that he's an extremely effective offensive rebounder. His rapid ascent began early last summer but this is his first season cast as a leading man at QEA. The team lost Quincy Miller (High Point, N.C./Westchester) to transfer but gained a larger role for Pointer, a role he's exceeded expectations in. For the record, his birth name is Sir Dominique Pointer, and he's earned his respect.
Read More:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5864328 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5864328)
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http://www.ihigh.com/marshallcounty/ (http://www.ihigh.com/marshallcounty/)
He'll be playing against a pair of top 25 teams this weekend at the Marshall County Hoopfest.
The games will be carried on the above link (and, perhaps, archived).
Against Oak Hill on 12/4 at 9 EST
Christ School on 12/3 at 10:30 EST
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[tweet]http://twitter.com/ReggieRankin/status/10928236934467584[/tweet]
[tweet]http://twitter.com/EvanDanielscout/status/10924153376870401[/tweet]
Finished with 21 against Christ School, one of the better teams in the country
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http://www.ihigh.com/marshallcounty/broadcast_138148.html?silverlight=1 (http://www.ihigh.com/marshallcounty/broadcast_138148.html?silverlight=1)
Playing right now and leading Oak Hill
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Anyone watch? How was he?
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Anyone watch? How was he?
He put together a pretty good floor game on both nights. I thought he played better on Friday night than he did on Saturday. He was hitting his jumper on Friday, but missing it on Saturday.
He had a play on Saturday when he went across the lane and shot a mini-hook with his left hand and it was bottom. It was a pretty good looking move and shot. He also had a play on Friday, where he split a triple team, but was fouled prior to shooting. He hit a fadeaway from about 15 feet and (again) it was bottom. Like I said, he was fouled prior to the shot.
He really hustles and plays with a great deal of energy. He was blocking shots; getting steals; hitting the boards and made some nifty passes, as well. He has a pretty steady handle and able to get to spots on the floor.
We're gonna be a bit young a season from now, but I think many of us are gonna really enjoy watching Pointer and the other kids.
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Per Evan Daniels....
The 6-foot-6 athletic small forward plays a tough brand of ball. His toughness translates on the defensive end and in form of rebounds. He is active, seems to be in on a lot of plays and will go in and out of his area to snag rebounds.
http://evandaniels.yardbarker.com/blog/evandaniels/future_st_johns_wing_improves/3738287 (http://evandaniels.yardbarker.com/blog/evandaniels/future_st_johns_wing_improves/3738287)
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It's crazy how deep this team could be.
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Standout players
Dom Pointer
2011, SF, 6-foot-6, 190 pounds
Pointer had several spectacular above-the-rim finishes on the break. The St. John's signee attacked the basket from the wing, hit midrange jumpers and seemed very confident from 3-point land. Pointer also hit the defensive glass and led the break, making excellent decisions when passing the ball. This strong and physical wing displayed his ability to finish through contact on a regular basis in addition to defending both wing positions with great energy en route to 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in a 77-65 win against Christ School. Pointer has continued to improve at a steady pace.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5890855 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5890855)
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Per Rivals....
Q: Who have you found to have the best personality among the 2011 prospects?
A: Meyer: The personality that concerns me is a prospect's personality on the court. And there isn't an on-court personality that impresses me more than Dominique Pointer's. No prospect plays with more relentless energy and competes on every possession more than Pointer. He never counts on a teammate to make a play but is constantly pursuing the ball and throwing his body around the court. His impressive improvement over the past year speaks highly of his work ethic as well.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1162932 (http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1162932)
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"never counts on a teammate to make a play?" It's great to pursue the ball but in college, there's more to defense than just chasing the ball. I hope that means just that he's a balls-out defender (and is able to learn when to pass guys off) rather than a guy with tunnel vision.
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"never counts on a teammate to make a play?" It's great to pursue the ball but in college, there's more to defense than just chasing the ball. I hope that means just that he's a balls-out defender (and is able to learn when to pass guys off) rather than a guy with tunnel vision.
I'm guessing Meyer's meant Pointer doesn't relax on plays. For instance, someone for Oak Hill had a breakaway layup and instead of waiting for one of his teammates to do something.... Pointer took it upon himself and raced down the floor and made a heckuva block at the last second.
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"never counts on a teammate to make a play?" It's great to pursue the ball but in college, there's more to defense than just chasing the ball. I hope that means just that he's a balls-out defender (and is able to learn when to pass guys off) rather than a guy with tunnel vision.
I'm guessing Meyer meant Pointer doesn't relax on plays. For instance, someone for Oak Hill had a breakaway layup and instead of waiting for one of his teammates to do something.... Pointer took it upon himself and raced down the floor and made a heckuva block at the last second.
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Per Reggie Rankin (ESPN Recruiting)....
Dom Pointer playing above the rim on the break. This kid is what a Big East wing is supposed to look like. St. John's get excited!
[tweet]http://twitter.com/ReggieRankin/status/13389319259553792[/tweet]
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St. John's signee SF Dom Pointer (Roseville, Mich./Quality Education Academy) had some highlight-reel dunks and acrobatic finishes on the break against Second Baptist. The Red Storm fans are going to love this kid.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5914615 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5914615)
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Per Rivals....
Sir'Dominic Pointer, SF, Quality Education Academy: The St. John's signee burst onto the scene during the summer and he's not looking back. "Ziggy" displayed his high-level defensive skills, ability to slash to the bucket and high running motor like usual. The pleasantly surprising part of his 19-point outing, though, is the development of his jumper. He hit on a few pretty 17-footers off of curls and the development of his jumper will really open things up for him.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1171386 (http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1171386)
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Dominique Pointer talks about his commitment to St. Johns and leadership role this season (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn80gGy3JwY&feature=player_embedded#ws)
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Pointer jumped to number 34 on ESPN. He's now the highest rated recruit to SJU, according to them.
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He´ll play in the Jordan Brand Classic (April 16).
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/02/15/jordan-brand-classic-teams-announced/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/02/15/jordan-brand-classic-teams-announced/)
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Pointer was considered one of the "standouts" at The Primetime Shootout during last weekend.
Dominick Pointer (Raleigh, N.C./Quality Education Academy)
2011, SF/SG, 6-5, 210
Pointer fills up the stat sheet. The ultra-athletic wing is a coach's dream because he excels in the areas that win games: defense, rebounding and hustle. He is unique in that he does not need the basketball to impact games nor does he need it to score. Pointer is great in transition and has a strong enough handle to get in the lane and score. He is a lockdown defender on the perimeter, one of the best in the country. He attacks the rim any chance he gets and is a good finisher in the paint. St. Johns has recruited quite a few wings in the 2011 class Pointer should get on the floor next year because of his hustle and ability to contribute without scoring.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6124514 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6124514)
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Jordan Brand Classic Preview - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6133540)
Talk about Dom Pointer last 2 min of video
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He was compared to Andre Iguodala.
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Dom Pointer Takes On Laquinton Ross At Primetime Shootout! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv7jYRa8wO0#ws)
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6304453 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6304453)
Dom Pointer, SF (Roseville, Mich./Quality Education Academy)
June '10: NR | Sept. '10: No. 53 | Nov. '10: No. 55 | Jan '11: No. 34 | April '11: No. 24
From our seat, Pointer has done one heckuva Andre Iguodala impersonation. Like Iguodala, Pointer was passed over by some big programs as a junior. Also like Iguodala, he's a tenacious defender, explosive athlete and ever-improving shooter. St. John's owns an exceptional recruiting class, one that has players and prospects. Our money is on Pointer being tough to beat out for minutes in the Big East, and don't be surprised when he's in the conversation for newcomer of the year in the league. He showed up in our rankings last September and has been a steady riser ever since, cracking the top 25 after an outstanding all-around performance at the All-American Championship in Houston.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6361723 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6361723)
Jordan Brand matchups to watch
Dom Pointer vs. Michael Gilchrist
Both players are hard workers and good scorers who pride themselves on defending their opponent's best player. Gilchrist has a winner's mentality and is a force inside the arc on both ends of the floor. Pointer just never stops going and prides himself on being an opportunistic. Both also finish well in transition and are determined rebounders.
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Remember tonght 8 pm on espn2 Jordan Classic with Sirdom.
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Remember tonght 8 pm on espn2 Jordan Classic with Sirdom.
Isn't that past your bedtime? After seeing Sir Dom in last weeks all-star game I thought he reminded me of a young Michael Jordan. After seeing him in the Jordan Classic he reminded me of a poor man's Michael Jordan which is still pretty darn good.
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Remember tonght 8 pm on espn2 Jordan Classic with Sirdom.
Isn't that past your bedtime? After seeing Sir Dom in last weeks all-star game I thought he reminded me of a young Michael Jordan. After seeing him in the Jordan Classic he reminded me of a poor man's Michael Jordan which is still pretty darn good.
I dont think hell ever be the shooter that mj was, (obviously a difficult task) when i look at doms size and athleticism I see jason richardson
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Per ESPN Recruiting (Mike LaPlante).... Pointer being listed amongst the top players in the southeast.
Dom Pointer, SF (Roseville, Mich./Quality Education Academy)
Coach Steve Lavin and the Johnnies cornered the market early and snatched up a good one before his stock soared. Pointer, who began the summer outside the ESPNU 100, rose through the ranks the old fashioned way: he earned it. The blue-collar worker brings it each time he takes the floor.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6395045 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6395045)
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Hey MJ - looks like solid choices all around - the "Red Swarm" is coming next season - effort will be there, just gotta get some experience under their belt. I hope Malik and Dwayne help in that area. The rest is 40 minutes of hustle!
Per ESPN Recruiting (Mike LaPlante).... Pointer being listed amongst the top players in the southeast.
Dom Pointer, SF (Roseville, Mich./Quality Education Academy)
Coach Steve Lavin and the Johnnies cornered the market early and snatched up a good one before his stock soared. Pointer, who began the summer outside the ESPNU 100, rose through the ranks the old fashioned way: he earned it. The blue-collar worker brings it each time he takes the floor.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6395045 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6395045)
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Hey MJ - looks like solid choices all around - the "Red Swarm" is coming next season - effort will be there, just gotta get some experience under their belt. I hope Malik and Dwayne help in that area. The rest is 40 minutes of hustle!
The "Red Swarm" is definitely on the horizon, purist. I believe Polee should be able to aide in the experience department. Stith could possibly do the same, if he's here. I think we'll have our rough patches, but could certainly be a formidable group halfway through the season. Pointer being one of the kids leading the way. ;)
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html)
On Quality Education as a basketball factory. The NCAA is looking into QEA's academics:
Time spent at Quality, however, will not necessarily ensure clearance to play at a Division I program. Even as college coaches parade across campus to procure talent, the NCAA is scrutinizing Quality's academics in light of red flags being raised about course work and an atypical student body. At stake is the eligibility of players who have committed to Arizona, Wake Forest, DePaul and Wyoming as well as a clarification of a glaring question: Is the school a legitimate educational institution or a basketball factory posing as a safe house.
"We're working with Quality Education Academy on their list of NCAA-approved core courses," NCAA spokesman Chuck Wynne told the Daily News in an email. "In the interim, prospective student-athletes from the school will have their academic records looked at on a case-by-case basis when it comes to initial eligibility."
Pointer has seen a leap in grades, according to the article... FYI. Any thoughts, folks? NTSG?
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Lets hope the NCAA doesnt screw us when they review his grades
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Lets hope the NCAA doesnt screw us when they review his grades
Can only hope. NCAA can't say or do anything about his grades themselves. They can just look at the coursework and whether the courses at QEA meet their criteria. My guess is that it probably will, as these schools that are centered around basketball generally do their due diligence when it comes to this stuff. That said, QEA isn't the only school out there like this. Not by a longshot. Regardless would hate to lose Sir'Dom as an academic casualty and hopefully/likely we will not.
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html)
On Quality Education as a basketball factory. The NCAA is looking into QEA's academics:
Time spent at Quality, however, will not necessarily ensure clearance to play at a Division I program. Even as college coaches parade across campus to procure talent, the NCAA is scrutinizing Quality's academics in light of red flags being raised about course work and an atypical student body. At stake is the eligibility of players who have committed to Arizona, Wake Forest, DePaul and Wyoming as well as a clarification of a glaring question: Is the school a legitimate educational institution or a basketball factory posing as a safe house.
"We're working with Quality Education Academy on their list of NCAA-approved core courses," NCAA spokesman Chuck Wynne told the Daily News in an email. "In the interim, prospective student-athletes from the school will have their academic records looked at on a case-by-case basis when it comes to initial eligibility."
Pointer has seen a leap in grades, according to the article... FYI. Any thoughts, folks? NTSG?
I remember when we first were mentioned with Pointer there was talk about bad academics back home in Detroit which facilitated the move to QEA. The article looks like its starting to stir trouble, and I'm not saying that because and STJ player is involved. I'd say the same thing if there wasn't. One little quote from the NCAA. Nice investigative reporting. How bout digging more there?
My biggest gripe is what is the NCAA doing right now? Why is this taking so long. All it does is not only hamper the school if a player is ruled ineligible but also the kid. It's April. The school year is almost over. What is taking the NCAA so long to officially certify them?
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He scratched the surface with this article. If he kept digging he could have named a dozen schools which are similar if not worse.
I'm not sure how I feel about it. A lot of these academic institutions are filled with misfits who are looking to go to college. At the end of the day they are getting the opportunity to continue their education and play college basketball. I could think of a lot of worse outcomes.
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He scratched the surface with this article. If he kept digging he could have named a dozen schools which are similar if not worse.
I'm not sure how I feel about it. A lot of these academic institutions are filled with misfits who are looking to go to college. At the end of the day they are getting the opportunity to continue their education and play college basketball. I could think of a lot of worse outcomes.
Bingo. Half the prep schools in New England including ND and Brewster are basically basketball factories.
And Michigan and SJU thoroughly checked him out and see no issue with him.
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It was interesting that article insinuated that the split with Dwight might have been about academics as he was apparently moving between schools while Sir has been at Quality for 2 years
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He scratched the surface with this article. If he kept digging he could have named a dozen schools which are similar if not worse.
I'm not sure how I feel about it. A lot of these academic institutions are filled with misfits who are looking to go to college. At the end of the day they are getting the opportunity to continue their education and play college basketball. I could think of a lot of worse outcomes.
You're assuming that Kevin, who just won the USBWA award for best article last year, is going to stop with this one.
QEA and Pitts are a joke.
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Bingo. Half the prep schools in New England including ND and Brewster are basically basketball factories.
And Michigan and SJU thoroughly checked him out and see no issue with him.
Respectfully, I find that to be a gross exaggeration. ND Prep is one thing, but the vast majority of these NE prep schools are legitimate academic institutions.
These are some of the ones I've been to: Hotchkiss, Northfield-Mount Hermon, St. Mark's, Choate, Exeter, Andover, St. Thomas More, Salisbury, Deerfield, Kent, Tilton, Groton, Lawrence, Milton, Lee, St. George's, Worcester, Winchendon, Wilbraham & Monson, Cushing, Tabor, Taft, New Hampton, Brewster, St. Paul's, Middlesex, MCI, Avon Old Farms, Cheshire, Canterbury, Loomis Chaffee, South Kent, Pomfret, Suffield, Portsmouth Abbey, Putney, Concord, Holderness, St. Andrew's (DE & RI), Millbrook, McCallie, Trinity-Pawling, Proctor, and, in NJ, Lawrenceville & Blair
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There are some great prep schools and then there are academic institutions for 5 yr students. I'm going to leave it at that.
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Most of those prep schools mentioned are certainly great schools for the average kid who is the son of a diplomat paying 50grand per year to attend these schools. For the droves of ball players heading to these prep schools to get their grades in order and play ball let's not pretend that they're all that much better with respect to earning legitimate grades. They aren't sitting at the Harkness table discussing Chaucer. They're ballin for B's... Just because those ball factories like QEA don't pretend quite as hard doesn't make them much worse in that respect IMO.
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html)
On Quality Education as a basketball factory. The NCAA is looking into QEA's academics:
Time spent at Quality, however, will not necessarily ensure clearance to play at a Division I program. Even as college coaches parade across campus to procure talent, the NCAA is scrutinizing Quality's academics in light of red flags being raised about course work and an atypical student body. At stake is the eligibility of players who have committed to Arizona, Wake Forest, DePaul and Wyoming as well as a clarification of a glaring question: Is the school a legitimate educational institution or a basketball factory posing as a safe house.
"We're working with Quality Education Academy on their list of NCAA-approved core courses," NCAA spokesman Chuck Wynne told the Daily News in an email. "In the interim, prospective student-athletes from the school will have their academic records looked at on a case-by-case basis when it comes to initial eligibility."
Pointer has seen a leap in grades, according to the article... FYI. Any thoughts, folks? NTSG?
Anyone notice this quote from the article-
"I've got a really good guard from New York who I can't tell you about yet coming next year," he says. "We had to turn some down."
With Jevon and his academic issues, am I the only one to think that he might be the one?
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html)
On Quality Education as a basketball factory. The NCAA is looking into QEA's academics:
Time spent at Quality, however, will not necessarily ensure clearance to play at a Division I program. Even as college coaches parade across campus to procure talent, the NCAA is scrutinizing Quality's academics in light of red flags being raised about course work and an atypical student body. At stake is the eligibility of players who have committed to Arizona, Wake Forest, DePaul and Wyoming as well as a clarification of a glaring question: Is the school a legitimate educational institution or a basketball factory posing as a safe house.
"We're working with Quality Education Academy on their list of NCAA-approved core courses," NCAA spokesman Chuck Wynne told the Daily News in an email. "In the interim, prospective student-athletes from the school will have their academic records looked at on a case-by-case basis when it comes to initial eligibility."
Pointer has seen a leap in grades, according to the article... FYI. Any thoughts, folks? NTSG?
Anyone notice this quote from the article-
"I've got a really good guard from New York who I can't tell you about yet coming next year," he says. "We had to turn some down."
With Jevon and his academic issues, am I the only one to think that he might be the one?
Mike Taylor?
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2011/04/23/2011-04-23_growing_hoops_program_in_north_carolina_raising_ncaa_eyebrows_over_schools_quali.html)
On Quality Education as a basketball factory. The NCAA is looking into QEA's academics:
Time spent at Quality, however, will not necessarily ensure clearance to play at a Division I program. Even as college coaches parade across campus to procure talent, the NCAA is scrutinizing Quality's academics in light of red flags being raised about course work and an atypical student body. At stake is the eligibility of players who have committed to Arizona, Wake Forest, DePaul and Wyoming as well as a clarification of a glaring question: Is the school a legitimate educational institution or a basketball factory posing as a safe house.
"We're working with Quality Education Academy on their list of NCAA-approved core courses," NCAA spokesman Chuck Wynne told the Daily News in an email. "In the interim, prospective student-athletes from the school will have their academic records looked at on a case-by-case basis when it comes to initial eligibility."
Pointer has seen a leap in grades, according to the article... FYI. Any thoughts, folks? NTSG?
Anyone notice this quote from the article-
"I've got a really good guard from New York who I can't tell you about yet coming next year," he says. "We had to turn some down."
With Jevon and his academic issues, am I the only one to think that he might be the one?
Mike Taylor?
But didn't they say he was going to ND Prep. Not that it matters of course because they flip flop like they flip flop AAU teams.
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Jevon should just head to Brewster. They seem to have no problem getting their players qualified as well as ready to play. Any kid that preps should really consider the NEPASC. Very strong league and the kids qualify.
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Bingo. Half the prep schools in New England including ND and Brewster are basically basketball factories.
And Michigan and SJU thoroughly checked him out and see no issue with him.
Respectfully, I find that to be a gross exaggeration. ND Prep is one thing, but the vast majority of these NE prep schools are legitimate academic institutions.
These are some of the ones I've been to: Hotchkiss, Northfield-Mount Hermon, St. Mark's, Choate, Exeter, Andover, St. Thomas More, Salisbury, Deerfield, Kent, Tilton, Groton, Lawrence, Milton, Lee, St. George's, Worcester, Winchendon, Wilbraham & Monson, Cushing, Tabor, Taft, New Hampton, Brewster, St. Paul's, Middlesex, MCI, Avon Old Farms, Cheshire, Canterbury, Loomis Chaffee, South Kent, Pomfret, Suffield, Portsmouth Abbey, Putney, Concord, Holderness, St. Andrew's (DE & RI), Millbrook, McCallie, Trinity-Pawling, Proctor, and, in NJ, Lawrenceville & Blair
I will defer to you but what I meant and what I heard was that these schools are basically feeder schools for athletics.
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Bingo. Half the prep schools in New England including ND and Brewster are basically basketball factories.
And Michigan and SJU thoroughly checked him out and see no issue with him.
Respectfully, I find that to be a gross exaggeration. ND Prep is one thing, but the vast majority of these NE prep schools are legitimate academic institutions.
These are some of the ones I've been to: Hotchkiss, Northfield-Mount Hermon, St. Mark's, Choate, Exeter, Andover, St. Thomas More, Salisbury, Deerfield, Kent, Tilton, Groton, Lawrence, Milton, Lee, St. George's, Worcester, Winchendon, Wilbraham & Monson, Cushing, Tabor, Taft, New Hampton, Brewster, St. Paul's, Middlesex, MCI, Avon Old Farms, Cheshire, Canterbury, Loomis Chaffee, South Kent, Pomfret, Suffield, Portsmouth Abbey, Putney, Concord, Holderness, St. Andrew's (DE & RI), Millbrook, McCallie, Trinity-Pawling, Proctor, and, in NJ, Lawrenceville & Blair
Couldn't have said it any better.
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Lets hope the NCAA doesnt screw us when they review his grades
The article also notes that the Clearing house HAS accepted athletes from the school over the past 3 seasons into Division 1 programs. What, are they now going to rule that the classes that were acceptable for THOSE students aren't acceptaable for the current class?
As for Meikle and his academics - hasn't he already been accepted to Hampton? Both he and teammate Keron Brown? Sounds more like he's concerned about level of competition, rather than grades. If it was just grades, why sign with Hampton? If they're willing to accept him and his grades, there are certainly MUCH higher profile (and higher level of competition) schools that would as well....Hampton may not be Yale or Harvard, or even St. Johns, but US News and World Report did rank them as the #4 Historically Black University in America (Behind Spelman, Howard & Morehouse; ahead of Tuskeege, Xavier and Fisk). Heck, maybe he knows he wasn't likely to be the next Walter Berry, but maybe has a shot at being the next Tarvis Williams (Google him, if you dont remember!)...
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I'll say it again, watching the NBA playoffs. Sir'Dom Pointer is a virtual clone of former Pitt player Sam Young. Both the same size, build, aggressiveness, athleticism and game. The even both run the court on their tippy toes the same style. It's uncanny the similarities. Needless to say, SJU fans should be very happy with a Sam Young clone.
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I'll say it again, watching the NBA playoffs. Sir'Dom Pointer is a virtual clone of former Pitt player Sam Young. Both the same size, build, aggressiveness, athleticism and game. The even both run the court on their tippy toes the same style. It's uncanny the similarities. Needless to say, SJU fans should be very happy with a Sam Young clone.
I would love to have a sam young on our team. He was so effecient in college. I hope pointer can someday shoot like him
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I'll say it again, watching the NBA playoffs. Sir'Dom Pointer is a virtual clone of former Pitt player Sam Young. Both the same size, build, aggressiveness, athleticism and game. The even both run the court on their tippy toes the same style. It's uncanny the similarities. Needless to say, SJU fans should be very happy with a Sam Young clone.
I would love to have a sam young on our team. He was so effecient in college. I hope pointer can someday shoot like him
Sam young wasn't a real gunner either entering college. In fact he was a "bad" outside shooter by the numbers his first 2 years. Pointer's shooting ability is actually quite solid. He can become better for sure, but he's far from a bad shooter. Like I said, there games are almost identical, even wrt their shooting. Sam young shot 27% from 3 in his first 2 seasons at Pitt and made only 17 threes total. His percentage jumped into the 40's his junior year and he never looked back.
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School rebuts criticisms
Newspaper questions program at Quality Education Academy
http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/28/school-rebuts-criticisms-ar-985877/ (http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/28/school-rebuts-criticisms-ar-985877/)
In the Daily News story, Pitts is quoted as acknowledging that some people look at QEA and think “basketball factory.”
Johnson defended the charter school, saying the staff is focused on teaching students. As proof, he pointed to students’ achievements.
The school has a 100 percent graduation rate, he said. It was also named an Honor School of Excellence by the state for the 2009-2010 school year, according to the Department of Public Instruction.
Schools in that category made adequate yearly progress for the year and had 90 percent or more of their students perform at or above grade level.
Johnson said the school, which is predominantly black, has also closed the achievement gap, which means its students perform as well as or better than white students in the same grade.
“That’s really what this is all about,” Johnson said.In the Daily News story, Pitts is quoted as acknowledging that some people look at QEA and think “basketball factory.”
Johnson defended the charter school, saying the staff is focused on teaching students. As proof, he pointed to students’ achievements.
The school has a 100 percent graduation rate, he said. It was also named an Honor School of Excellence by the state for the 2009-2010 school year, according to the Department of Public Instruction.
Schools in that category made adequate yearly progress for the year and had 90 percent or more of their students perform at or above grade level.
Johnson said the school, which is predominantly black, has also closed the achievement gap, which means its students perform as well as or better than white students in the same grade.
“That’s really what this is all about,” Johnson said.
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Sir Dom had 22 points in their is8 game last saturday
http://nychoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1217391 (http://nychoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1217391)
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A compilation video of Pointer. Some clips we have seen before but pretty comprehensive.
http://www.ballislife.com/video/video/show?id=2030901%3AVideo%3A204561 (http://www.ballislife.com/video/video/show?id=2030901%3AVideo%3A204561)
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Sir Dom had 22 points in their is8 game last saturday
http://nychoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1217391 (http://nychoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1217391)
Dom had 22 in one and 11 in the other. Khem Birth had 10 and 11, respectively for the same team. This kid has played on some exceptionally talented squads and always does well.
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IS8 mix for Dom. Enjoy...
2011 Sir Dominic Pointer Youtube Mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILqc1FotDP4#ws)
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Wow
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He has no stop button. Its Go at full strength all the time.
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I feel sorry for the rest of the Big East !
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Thanks for the great video mix.
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Don't know how good the competition, was, but they each had two legs, two arms and 2 hands ---- his ball security thru traffic to the rim is REALLy impressive...he shows NO fear finding a lane and driving thru multiple defenders...
Withe Pelle, Achiuwa, Polee, Garret, Harkless, Sampson and Pointer there's going to be an iron net around the rim at the defensive end this season. In the North/South all-star game at the final four, SirDom's timing on his blocks (even the two he barely missed getting) was impressive.
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The kid appears to be an improved version of DJ Kennedy which is a large statement in and of itself.
Kennedy came in ranked 126 in his class and was a very good 4 year player. Sir DP looks to be real good andperhaps could give us close to 10 points per game as a freshman.
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The kid appears to be an improved version of DJ Kennedy which is a large statement in and of itself.
Kennedy came in ranked 126 in his class and was a very good 4 year player. Sir DP looks to be real good andperhaps could give us close to 10 points per game as a freshman.
On top of that, at his height and tweaked size, he seems like he could be a monster 3 or 4 year player. Agree that he has a litle DJ in him although much quicker and more explosive. He"ll be a gamer from the first whistle at both ends of the floor. With the guys we have coming in, I don't think our youth will hurt us as much as some think. Some real tough and savvy player coming in like Pointer.
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The kid appears to be an improved version of DJ Kennedy which is a large statement in and of itself.
Kennedy came in ranked 126 in his class and was a very good 4 year player. Sir DP looks to be real good andperhaps could give us close to 10 points per game as a freshman.
I see djay in Amir
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The kid appears to be an improved version of DJ Kennedy which is a large statement in and of itself.
Kennedy came in ranked 126 in his class and was a very good 4 year player. Sir DP looks to be real good andperhaps could give us close to 10 points per game as a freshman.
I see djay in Amir
Only saw Amir in the clips, and 2 of Findlay's televised games, but the player that came to mind when I saw him was (and it pains a UCLA fan to throw out the name of USC's current women's coach) former Laker Michael Cooper. Defense, hops, hands, quickness, speed, as much talent as anyone on the court, yet the same willingness as Coop to play 2nd fiddle for the good of the team...
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The kid appears to be an improved version of DJ Kennedy which is a large statement in and of itself.
Kennedy came in ranked 126 in his class and was a very good 4 year player. Sir DP looks to be real good andperhaps could give us close to 10 points per game as a freshman.
I see djay in Amir
Only saw Amir in the clips, and 2 of Findlay's televised games, but the player that came to mind when I saw him was (and it pains a UCLA fan to throw out the name of USC's current women's coach) former Laker Michael Cooper. Defense, hops, hands, quickness, speed, as much talent as anyone on the court, yet the same willingness as Coop to play 2nd fiddle for the good of the team...
Matchup zone will cause MAJOR problems for any team next season...then again, man to man will cause major problems!
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Matchup zone will cause MAJOR problems for any team next season
My thinking, as well.
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Per ESPN Recruiting.... Pointer was considered one of the "biggest surprises in the 2011 class," according to one of the ESPN recruitniks.
John Stovall: Dom Pointer (Roseville, Mich./Quality Education Academy) is someone who was known in Michigan before transferring to Quality Education Academy to finish his career and got a little lost in the shuffle. He played this past summer with the Detroit Family travel team and his life will never be the same. The St. John's signee had a great spring and showed added offensive ability. Pointer was always a great athlete and played hard, but now he can score and shoot with some consistency. During his coming out party, the Peach Jam in July, he scored the ball, was a monster in transition and showed he was one of the best defenders in the country (even practically shutting down Austin Rivers). Pointer rode that weekend and went from relative unknown to one of the top 50 players in the country.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6526364 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6526364)
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The kid appears to be an improved version of DJ Kennedy which is a large statement in and of itself.
Kennedy came in ranked 126 in his class and was a very good 4 year player. Sir DP looks to be real good andperhaps could give us close to 10 points per game as a freshman.
On top of that, at his height and tweaked size, he seems like he could be a monster 3 or 4 year player. Agree that he has a litle DJ in him although much quicker and more explosive. He"ll be a gamer from the first whistle at both ends of the floor. With the guys we have coming in, I don't think our youth will hurt us as much as some think. Some real tough and savvy player coming in like Pointer.
A kid like this and our other athletes give us an opportunity to play in a manner that is so different from the usual style expected of previous St John's teams. The league had us pegged for many years with a certain style. Even though the staff gave an inkling of the new SJU strategy last year, those guys were no way near as talented as these guys. This is going to be so much fun.
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Best part of that tape was the ending when it said
SIR DOMINICK POINTER
ST. JOHN'S RED STORM ;D
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For those of you who haven't seen this yet, Mr. Sampson meet Sir Dominic Pointer!
http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2011/5/23/2186198/afternoon-rumble-is8-championship-pointer-dunk-big-east-meetings (http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2011/5/23/2186198/afternoon-rumble-is8-championship-pointer-dunk-big-east-meetings)
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I believe I read somewhere, when Pointer was asked about the dunk by a reporter he said: "welcome to St. Johns". I thought it was classic. Dom has got great personality and drive. He gets consistent with his jumper and handle, and it's lights- out for a lot of teams.
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Sir'Dom and Phil greene tweeting they are on their way to NYC.
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Sir'Dom and Phil greene tweeting they are on their way to NYC.
what's greene's twitter?
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philgreene31
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Welcome to NYC, let's make some history fellas
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Wow - seems kinda weird there hasn't been a Pointer post in almost three WEEKS!!!!
Interesting development over on the Arizona Wildcats board. Their coach, Sean Miller is apparently reporting that Josiah Turner has been cleared by the NCAA and is eligible for this season.
The interesting part, of course, is that part of what they were investigating with Turner was his last High School - Quality Education Academy - where his teammate was SirDominic Pointer.
One MIGHT extrpolate from this that the NCAA has "green-lighted" QEA's academics, no??
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Wow - seems kinda weird there hasn't been a Pointer post in almost three WEEKS!!!!
Interesting development over on the Arizona Wildcats board. Their coach, Sean Miller is apparently reporting that Josiah Turner has been cleared by the NCAA and is eligible for this season.
The interesting part, of course, is that part of what they were investigating with Turner was his last High School - Quality Education Academy - where his teammate was SirDominic Pointer.
One MIGHT extrpolate from this that the NCAA has "green-lighted" QEA's academics, no??
Cr, it is already known that Sir'Dom is already enrolled at SJU and is taking summer courses. He's a full-go and qualified, or should I say "Qualitized"...
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Yea if he's enrolled he should be good to go. I assume when zags reported on twitter a month or two ago that we were still waiting on 4 guys he meant moe (maybe Nuri) and the three guys currently in philly. I dont think Sir Dom was an issue. It looks promising now, hopefully we can get all these guys in on time.
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Yea if he's enrolled he should be good to go. I assume when zags reported on twitter a month or two ago that we were still waiting on 4 guys he meant moe (maybe Nuri) and the three guys currently in philly. I dont think Sir Dom was an issue. It looks promising now, hopefully we can get all these guys in on time.
From the looks of it, all we're waiting to hear officially about are guys like Amir, Jakarr, Norvel and Nuri. That said, 3 are at Rise and thus far no indication that any need to jump any major hurdles to finish up. Only one I guess has some mystery is Nuri, but for all we know he could be in the clear already and just waiting for fall semester to start.
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Nice little video piece I hadn't seen before...
http://triad.news14.com/content/sports/college/640286/qea-s-sir-dominic-pointer-to-bring-skills-to-st--john-s (http://triad.news14.com/content/sports/college/640286/qea-s-sir-dominic-pointer-to-bring-skills-to-st--john-s)
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Wow - seems kinda weird there hasn't been a Pointer post in almost three WEEKS!!!!
Interesting development over on the Arizona Wildcats board. Their coach, Sean Miller is apparently reporting that Josiah Turner has been cleared by the NCAA and is eligible for this season.
The interesting part, of course, is that part of what they were investigating with Turner was his last High School - Quality Education Academy - where his teammate was SirDominic Pointer.
One MIGHT extrpolate from this that the NCAA has "green-lighted" QEA's academics, no??
Cr, it is already known that Sir'Dom is already enrolled at SJU and is taking summer courses. He's a full-go and qualified, or should I say "Qualitized"...
Schea Cotton - Lavin's HIGHEST ranked recruit - was already enrolled and attending classes at UCLA in fall 1997 when the Clearinghouse announced new "questions" on his eligibility - he finally was allowed to play Div 1 ball for Alabama during the 2000 season....
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Saw him talking to Phil Greene on Twitter about both of them flying in tomorrow to be on campus. It'll be good to see in the next coming week all the recruits finally together on campus.
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http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/091911aac.html (http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/091911aac.html)
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A nice break from the circus.
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Per Rumble in the Garden....
http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2011/10/13/2487452/baselines-what-to-expect-from-sirdominic-pointer (http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2011/10/13/2487452/baselines-what-to-expect-from-sirdominic-pointer)
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This guy is way off with his playing time predictions-does he realize we have 7 legit players. He must think walkons are going to get alot of PT because he has some guys playing 10 min. some 20, some 25-30. 200min divided by 7 is almost 30 min per game!
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This guy is way off with his playing time predictions-does he realize we have 7 legit players. He must think walkons are going to get alot of PT because he has some guys playing 10 min. some 20, some 25-30. 200min divided by 7 is almost 30 min per game!
The guy posts here so he can defend himself :)
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This guy is way off with his playing time predictions-does he realize we have 7 legit players. He must think walkons are going to get alot of PT because he has some guys playing 10 min. some 20, some 25-30. 200min divided by 7 is almost 30 min per game!
The guy posts here so he can defend himself :)
What's to defend-it is a simply matter of numbers-his don't add up unless walkons plat buku minutes! ::)
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What's to defend-it is a simply matter of numbers-his don't add up unless walkons plat buku minutes! ::)
I see what you're saying (as that guy, I am here to defend myself). I'm being conservative with the minutes in the predictions because I can't see some of these freshmen playing 35+ out of position. You make a good point about the minutes, I didn't add them up ahead of the posts. It was more of a feel, and Harrison should probably be in the 30+ range every single game.
The time prediction is a bit of a crapshoot; I don't know how well they will take to banging against high-level athletes, how foul-prone they are. I'm assuming Dom is a little foul prone. His style is athleticism and energy, and that often makes for a foul-prone first year player, more than guys whose games are more skill-focused.
Hey, I could always be wrong. It's a debate starter, not Russian Roulette!
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What's to defend-it is a simply matter of numbers-his don't add up unless walkons plat buku minutes! ::)
I see what you're saying (as that guy, I am here to defend myself). I'm being conservative with the minutes in the predictions because I can't see some of these freshmen playing 35+ out of position. You make a good point about the minutes, I didn't add them up ahead of the posts. It was more of a feel, and Harrison should probably be in the 30+ range every single game.
The time prediction is a bit of a crapshoot; I don't know how well they will take to banging against high-level athletes, how foul-prone they are. I'm assuming Dom is a little foul prone. His style is athleticism and energy, and that often makes for a foul-prone first year player, more than guys whose games are more skill-focused.
Hey, I could always be wrong. It's a debate starter, not Russian Roulette!
Much props for admitting to the possible error of your opinion and I must admit that tiredness and foul trouble can hold their minutes down regardless of our needs-I cop to overlooking that possibility. Had we had the numbers in players your predictions make even more sense.
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Sir Dom sporting a beard!
http://instagram.com/p/OZ0vD7RODU/ (http://instagram.com/p/OZ0vD7RODU/)
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Sir Dom sporting a beard!
http://instagram.com/p/OZ0vD7RODU/ (http://instagram.com/p/OZ0vD7RODU/)
Um is that Greg Oden with him?
And pretty sure beards don't fly with Lavin.
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Sir Dom sporting a beard!
http://instagram.com/p/OZ0vD7RODU/ (http://instagram.com/p/OZ0vD7RODU/)
Um is that Greg Oden with him?
And pretty sure beards don't fly with Lavin.
i've seen a couple of pics from our guys where they seem to be photoshopping to make it seem like they're playing against themselves.
and i think the no beard rule only applies during the season, along with the no twitter rule.
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KJ @PointForwardPro
7m
Much improved Sir Dominic Pointer will be the x-factor on both ends for the #Johnnies this season #stjbb
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KJ @PointForwardPro
7m
Much improved Sir Dominic Pointer will be the x-factor on both ends for the #Johnnies this season #stjbb
Hope this is correct. X factor sums it up perfectly, along with garrett
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Potential to be Ronnie brewer 2.0
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Potential to be Ronnie brewer 2.0
With improved J and handle and Dom will be a major force over his career. Already a warrior and menace on D.
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so true but the real X-factor will be feliX
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KJ @PointForwardPro
7m
Much improved Sir Dominic Pointer will be the x-factor on both ends for the #Johnnies this season #stjbb
Excuse a potentially stupid question - who is KJ@PointForwardPro?
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KJ @PointForwardPro
7m
Much improved Sir Dominic Pointer will be the x-factor on both ends for the #Johnnies this season #stjbb
Excuse a potentially stupid question - who is KJ@PointForwardPro?
former Bruin, Kris Johnson. Spent most of all last season with the team here in NYC. Saw him at a bunch of our games. Don't know if he's still here.
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KJ @PointForwardPro
7m
Much improved Sir Dominic Pointer will be the x-factor on both ends for the #Johnnies this season #stjbb
Excuse a potentially stupid question - who is KJ@PointForwardPro?
Shocked CR didn't know that ;)
Yeah he comes and goes to NY pretty frequently.
former Bruin, Kris Johnson. Spent most of all last season with the team here in NYC. Saw him at a bunch of our games. Don't know if he's still here.
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From the HS all-star games I watched Dom play I thought he was a good offensive player. I was the one calling him MJ light so it would not surprise me if he becomes a good offensive player at the college level. Think last season may have been a matter of confidence as a freshman.
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Lavin is smart and wants to Dom to handle better in transition, a void last year. Point guard, I doubt it. Having 5 guys on floor with good handles is a good goal & timely message to Dom perhaps.
“@ECoastBias: RT @rumbleSBN: Could Sir'Dom Pointer see time as point guard for the Red Storm? #stjbb http://t.co/jJbR72gn”