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

Another player excited to be at the camp was Jakarr Sampson. The 6′7 forward from “St. V” (St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron) said the thing he wants to find out most from the players is their opinions and points of view on different topics, including the league. “It’s pretty cool to get an NBA players input and ask them what it’s like to be in the league,” said Sampson.

Sampson had a top four list of schools all ready for me and some might find it surprising.

“Right now it’s St. John’s, USC, Louisville and Baylor,” said the kid who’s stock has risen dramatically over the last year. Sampson added that new St. John’s coach Steve Lavin seems like a “cool dude, you know a nice dude to hang around with.” Interesting.

Sampson does fit the Lavin profile of a long, athletic greyhound slasher-type.

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2010-0617/mernagh-arrival-day-at-nbapa-top-100-camp/

http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/06/19/jakarr-sampson-on-lebrons-future-recruiting/


He recently attended St. John’s skills and development camp, along with his mother, Dawnett Sampson, and said he’s seriously considering the Johnnies.

“I really like it out there,” he said. “I like the city. That could be a good thing and a bad thing. I like the coaches there. I feel real comfortable around there. It’s real important for me to be comfortable around the coaches. If I’m gonna spend four years with somebody, I gotta be comfortable with them.”



Not sure why that would be a bad thing. Sounds like something a mother would say.

Jakarr Sampson, SF � It's been a solid couple of months for Sampson as he continues to put together an emerging skill set to go with his tremendous athleticism. The improved handle and jumper was on full display as Jakarr took on all comers in the one-on-one and two-on-two sections of the day. Sampson scored at will on anybody that got in his way and played with a tremendous amount of confidence. He can take it to the rack, knock down floaters, finish above the rim with authority or knock down a jumper. His versatility on the offensive end is a huge plus.

Jakarr Sampson says his current favorites are St. John�s, Xavier, USC and Baylor while Louisville, Michigan State, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Dayton and Akron are also in the picture. The fast-rising wing is trying to visit USC, Baylor and Louisville in the near future.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/980815.html

I love that we still remain amongst Sampson's top four schools.  Hopefully, we can eventually seal the deal.  He seems to be having a very, solid AAU season.

Northstar Basketball NBPA reports:

http://blog.northstarbball.com/2010/06/27/nbpa-top-100-camp-cavs--celtics-scouting-reports.aspx

JaKarr Sampson ’11, SF, St. Vincent-St. Mary (OH)
Height & Weight: 6’6.5, 193
Wingspan & Reach: 6’11, 8’8
PPG & High: 10.2, 27
While at NBPA Top 100 Camp, JaKarr Sampson showed why his stock has increased this spring. He has phenomenal length and versatility, and looks more like 6'8 in sneakers, whether or not that is the case. Sampson could use a few more pounds, but is active around the rim at both ends of the floor. He can handle the rock a bit, and is also an effective scorer. Sampson's 27 points in his final game tied for the high total in a game all week.

Seems his AAU coach has refuted a top 3 list....

[tweet]http://twitter.com/EvanDanielscout/status/20147620782[/tweet]

[tweet]http://twitter.com/EvanDanielscout/status/20147658714[/tweet]

More on Sampson:

http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/08/02/sampson_remains_open_to_handful_of_schools,_preps_for_global_challenge

Anyone seen him play?

A response:

AdamZagoria:  Don Anderson, JaKarr Sampson's AAU coach, just told me Sampson will "for sure" visit Baylor, St. John's, Louisville & Kansas with one TBD.

More on Sampson:

http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/08/02/sampson_remains_open_to_handful_of_schools,_preps_for_global_challenge

Anyone seen him play?

I haven't seen him play, but I've read how well he's been playing throughout the summer.  I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the top 20 when Rivals and Scout comes out with their post-summer rankings.

Maybe, Sampson didn't exactly say he has a top 3 list.  But, he probably mentioned those schools (St. John's, Baylor and Kansas), as the ones who stand out at the moment. 

I guess Anderson hadn't conversed with Sampson and wanted the list ran by him before commenting on it. 

I think Sampson likes St. John's:

@jeffborzello Jakarr Sampson: "If I did have a top 3, St. John's would be number one."

I think Sampson likes St. John's:

@jeffborzello Jakarr Sampson: "If I did have a top 3, St. John's would be number one."

I stumbled upon that supposed quote by reading this assumption....  [tweet]http://twitter.com/CHJournal/status/20141958922[/tweet]

I wonder how much truth there is to that supposed quote by Sampson.  [tweet] http://twitter.com/ECoastBias/status/20158735130[/tweet]

More on Sampson:

http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/08/02/sampson_remains_open_to_handful_of_schools,_preps_for_global_challenge

Anyone seen him play?

Yes, I've seen him at multiple events, beginning with the King James in April. He plays for LeBron's former high school and his current AAU team. A thin, but athletic hybrid forward, who will probably have to play the three at the next level. Played the 4 for St.V/St.M, but changed it up depending upon the setting and opponent

Yes, I've seen him at multiple events, beginning with the King James in April. He plays for LeBron's former high school and his current AAU team. A thin, but athletic hybrid forward, who will probably have to play the three at the next level. Played the 4 for St.V/St.M, but changed it up depending upon the setting and opponent

And what are the academic problems (I think you mentioned this in another thread, but I don't see it right now)?