Jakarr Sampson - SF - Brewster Academy - Akron, OH - ST. JOHN'S

Quote from: tnice on March 15, 2012, 01:50:15 AM

I would like to start a petition for the reinstatement of Lapchick1, so we can torture him with this good news and the good news to follow.

Can I get an amen?

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut on occasion!You Kool-Aid drinkers make me sick. We still need six big men and three more point guards. Where are they? It's already close to May, and we have no one. We suck, and we will continue to suck for years to come. I am Christ, your lord and savior, but will anyone listen to me? No!

Told you so guys!!!

Quote from: paultzman on March 15, 2012, 10:39:43 AM

Told you so guys!!!

Next prognostication?

As noted by Dave, Morris. Obekpa, my friend is a bit doubtful about, FWIW.

Quote from: Moose on March 15, 2012, 10:40:27 AM

Quote from: paultzman on March 15, 2012, 10:39:43 AM

Told you so guys!!!

Next prognostication?

As noted by Dave, Morris. Obekpa, my friend is a bit doubtful about, FWIW.

Just picked this piece up on one of the Providence message boards. Very interesting insight into Jakarr's state of mind following his failure to qualify last year.

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Twitter was popping shortly after South Florida took apart California. The cause? Jakarr Sampson (Akron, Ohio/Brewster Prep) reached a decision. A decision that caught many – myself included – by surprise.

After saying on March 9 that he was locked into visiting Florida and Providence, Sampson ended his recruitment with the school he began it with. St. John’s is the final destination for this springy combo forward who hails from the high school LeBron James attended.

“Coach [Steve] Lavin has love for me,” Sampson said. “I felt that. I bonded with those players when I committed last year, and it was hard leaving them.”

Sampson said recently he was into Kansas, Baylor and Florida, and reiterated that Providence coach Ed Cooley outworked a lot of people. Regardless, Lavin has his man. Lavin worked hard to regain the pledge. St. John’s lost Sampson when he failed to qualify last fall.

“When I left Brewster, St. John’s was the last thing on my mind,” Sampson said. “I was blaming them for me not qualifying, but that was wrong. I was just upset.”

There’s buzz that freshman Mo Harkless may explore his NBA options and check his draft stock. Sampson thinks that will happen, but regardless of whether Harkless is in a Red Storm jersey or not, he's coming to Jamaica.

“Even if I thought he was staying, I would still have come,” Sampson said.

Sampson’s commitment is significant for the Red Storm. He’ll enter the program next year with a year of prep under his belt. Athletically he’ll be at the top of the charts in the Big East. Much will be expected.

Earlier in the week, Lavin landed combo guard Felix Balamou (Centereach, N.Y./Our Savior).

Quote from: goredmen on March 14, 2012, 11:22:59 PM

Quote from: Mparty7441 on March 14, 2012, 11:18:24 PM

People are shocked that he re-committed here. Interesting.

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I can't remember the last time I was as shocked in a decision as I am in this one. No one was thinking Red Storm for Sampson

I saw that too and was confused. I figured a guy like snow would be more in the loop. it was no secret we were always at the top of Sampson's list

Not true. There is a reason why Snow got the scoop, he's a Brewster alum. He was very much in the loop. A lot of people were pushing JaKarr in opposite directions but JaKarr and his family wanted St. John's.

This helps in St. John's favor for Moe but ultimately won't prevent him leaving.

“Coach [Steve] Lavin has love for me,” Sampson said. “I felt that. I bonded with those players when I committed last year, and it was hard leaving them.”

Sampson said recently he was into Kansas, Baylor and Florida, and reiterated that Providence coach Ed Cooley outworked a lot of people. Regardless, Lavin has his man. Lavin worked hard to regain the pledge. St. John’s lost Sampson when he failed to qualify last fall.

“When I left Brewster, St. John’s was the last thing on my mind,” Sampson said. “I was blaming them for me not qualifying, but that was wrong. I was just upset.”