JaKarr Sampson

I have been baffled by the lack of committement by big men to the program. Only a blind man can't see that this team is built to win if we could just get some legitimate talent at the 4/5. Sampson and Obekpa IMHO are not seeing the big picture if they pass up the opportunity to be a part of this team. They would each play immediately surrounded by what has to be considered one of the top ten 1-2-3 combo's in the nation in branch, harrison, and harkless - who are supported by top notch back ups in green, pointer and garret.

Either way this decision will be made and final in the next 6 weeks. I can't wait for that point. 
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I'm confident we land both Sampson and Obekpa.
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 Hope your right. Those 2 are just what the doctor ordered.If it happens, we will be very good next year and great the year after. Wouldnt be bad for Sampson and Obekpa either, getting plenty of PT in the media capital of the world. And although none are excessively tall, a line up of Mo , Jakaar and Chris collectively will have plenty of height and skill.
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We better be great next year, especially since Moe won't be around the following year.
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I'm not sold that Moe won't be around for 3-4 years. There will be plenty of wings across the country that step up their games from being very good players with potential to dominant players. Moe could lose some ground if he doesn't keep up.

There are some really good young prospects at SF in the Big East alone. The freshman, Henton, from Providence is fantastic and is their best player IMO. He is more athletic than Moe and he is already shooting over 40% from deep, averaging 14.5 and 8.5 boards per game. What about Melvin from Depaul? And Harkless is close to having Otto Porter leap over him next season.

The name of the game is potential for freshman draft prospectus. After that, they need to deliver. Quincy Miller and a bunch of other kids might clog things up next year if they stay.
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Henton is not more athletic then moe. Not even close. Moe ran circles around him. Moe is outplaying those guys now, and he has more potential to get better than all of them do.
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Harkless is better than Henton and Melvin...That said, he does need to avoid getting lost during games...
 
Brewster loses for the first time in OT.
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Now he can commit to us without fear of retribution from his coach. Unless the guy has the power to withhold transcripts, of course.
 
 Brewster's season being over at least will allow us to start moving forward to see what happens next. I just hope it means SJU. Fingers crossed...
 
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Snow on the ground in New England. No better place than being in the cozy confines of a gym watching prep school hoops. Popcorn in hand!
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More tweets first from 28th:
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FavoritedFavorite · Close Open Details BIG momentum in recruiting. Positive Johnnies buzz is palpable. #STJbb, NYC, MSG, Big East Conf and entertainment center of world attractive

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On the ground in New England for recruiting purposes tonight. Recruiting class shaping up nicely. Hammer to rock! #STJbb
 
 Coach knows a lot more than we are privy to!!! I also hear great thing about daddy, tough as hell, big motor and can be a great 4 year player
 
 How can he remain so upbeat when all is falling apart around him? :sob:
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I guess he doesn't read this board to get the "real story" about recruiting fortunes. :)
 
 i cant wait for all the whiney ss biyatches on here to eat their words. If u love and believe in this program u follow and BELIEVE in him. Coach i have you are around and healthy here for a long, long time.
 
 i cant wait for all the whiney ss biyatches on here to eat their words. If u love and believe in this program u follow and BELIEVE in him. Coach i have you are around and healthy here for a long, long time.
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I believe simplyred was being sarcastic.
 
 I love it!! I see class of a couple names we have been hearing ( sampson and obpeka) and 3 guys lavin has had in his back pocket
 
 I love it!! I see class of a couple names we have been hearing ( sampson and obpeka) and 3 guys lavin has had in his back pocket
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You were confident with Wood
Has that changed?
I always thought 2012 would be tough for Darrick
 
 i cant wait for all the whiney ss biyatches on here to eat their words. If u love and believe in this program u follow and BELIEVE in him. Coach i have you are around and healthy here for a long, long time.
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I believe simplyred was being sarcastic.
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That's obvious. I don't think his statement was directed at me. I know Lavin will get it done.
 
 i cant wait for all the whiney ss biyatches on here to eat their words. If u love and believe in this program u follow and BELIEVE in him. Coach i have you are around and healthy here for a long, long time.
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Funny, I used to feel that way about Fran F. for various reasons. I almost drove off the road when SJU dumped him. That taught me a lesson about getting attached to coaches. The Norm Roberts era just magnified that. Nobody wants to hear good recruiting news more than me. When it happens the cheering will start. Not before.
 
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