JaKarr Sampson

 Our athleticism is off the charts. Guys like Jakarr, Sir'Dom, Amir, Felix etc... These guys are built to press and run. Kinda crazy when a real athletic kid like Harkless might not crack the top 5 athletes on the team. Keep em coming Lavs!
 

Can he play center ? Or is he a PF or capable of both
 

I would classify Sampson as a combo-forward. But, I think he'll particularly man the PF spot on our team.
 

Just think if coach brings in a big center
 
Very rare that de-commits return to the school they originally chose but as Spiinoza said, "All things are as beauitiful as they are rare."

This is a beautful moment and a tribute to Lavin's hard work and persuasive powers.
 
 Our athleticism is off the charts. Guys like Jakarr, Sir'Dom, Amir, Felix etc... These guys are built to press and run. Kinda crazy when a real athletic kid like Harkless might not crack the top 5 athletes on the team. Keep em coming Lavs!
 

Can he play center ? Or is he a PF or capable of both
 




I saw him 3 times this year.
His game is very similar to Harkless' , just quicker and faster.
A PF all the way. 
 
 A few weeks ago I posted that I had a bad feeling that Sampson was not going to come. I based it on the fact that I could not remember the last time a recruit decommited only to sign with his original team. I said then that I hoped I was wrong. All I can say now is I AM SO HAPPY I WAS WRONG. Welcome aboard Jakaar.

Everyone else will soon fear the might of the red and white.
 
same here....gives us a little more hopes the likes of darrik woods re-commits here even if he has to do a year of juco for not qualifying 
 
 Welcome back Karr!
My negative Karma worked!
Apologies to all my fellow redmen who I annoyed but it was a psych thing for me! I am very happy for Lav, more than anyone can imagine!!
 

You can't backtrack that easily from the ridiculous offense comments you posted about jakarr
 
 Welcome back Karr!
My negative Karma worked!
Apologies to all my fellow redmen who I annoyed but it was a psych thing for me! I am very happy for Lav, more than anyone can imagine!!
 

You can't backtrack that easily from the ridiculous offense comments you posted about jakarr
 

yeah, it has been a tiring last 4 months with these "fans" downing and doubting coach, the program and the possible recruits....Lav has never lied to us, and if he said he was going to bring in a stellar class he was going to come through...All the negativity we've had to deal with for no reason...and can't wait for some more names to start falling into place. Go STJ
 
 Welcome back Karr!
My negative Karma worked!
Apologies to all my fellow redmen who I annoyed but it was a psych thing for me! I am very happy for Lav, more than anyone can imagine!!
 

You can't backtrack that easily from the ridiculous offense comments you posted about jakarr
 

yeah, it has been a tiring last 4 months with these "fans" downing and doubting coach, the program and the possible recruits....Lav has never lied to us, and if he said he was going to bring in a stellar class he was going to come through...All the negativity we've had to deal with for no reason...and can't wait for some more names to start falling into place. Go STJ
 

You guys are such clowns. Why can't you just enjoy the good news without insulting posters who don't share all of your views? This is terrific news and we're all excited. It's one recruit and there is a lot of work to be done, but let's all share in the enjoyment together.
 
 Welcome back Karr!
My negative Karma worked!
Apologies to all my fellow redmen who I annoyed but it was a psych thing for me! I am very happy for Lav, more than anyone can imagine!!
 

You can't backtrack that easily from the ridiculous offense comments you posted about jakarr
 

Whether it was "offense" or "defense" it does not matter anymore. I did not like the circus and I hate clowns. Just a personal thing. If you go back to my posts you will see that I apologize for my negativity. If that is not enough for you I feel more bad about you than me.
All the best.
 
 Welcome back Karr!
My negative Karma worked!
Apologies to all my fellow redmen who I annoyed but it was a psych thing for me! I am very happy for Lav, more than anyone can imagine!!
 

You can't backtrack that easily from the ridiculous offense comments you posted about jakarr
 

yeah, it has been a tiring last 4 months with these "fans" downing and doubting coach, the program and the possible recruits....Lav has never lied to us, and if he said he was going to bring in a stellar class he was going to come through...All the negativity we've had to deal with for no reason...and can't wait for some more names to start falling into place. Go STJ
 

Negativity for no reason? Try 13 wins, Moe leaving, Lindsey not panning out etc., etc. vs your blind faith. I'd suggest that you wait for a few more stellar eggs to hatch before you dump on people for daring to be realistic.
 
It gets pretty difficult to concentrate on a project when you start thinking every hour that a new recruit's name is going to pop up for us.

That's fine, you just have to come to grips with the fact that the team is the top priority

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J.S. congratulations on making this career move a wise one.

Coach thanks again. You're the bravest and the best ! .Imagine what's going to happen when you get back to full strength. YIKES !

We need a Totem Pole with Steve's face on the top of it ! It's warranted !

Forget about dancing, forget about a final four, forget about an NCAA championship.

How do you spell DYNASTY--- WOODEN ? --- no that's the old dynasty, LAVIN !---spell it slowly and milk it ! 
 
 great pickup for us!!! He picked us over Florida, Prov, and Kansas...

I herd he was heavilly leaning tawords Flordia, then Norm got involved with his recuriting and he avoided them like the plague.

:silly:
 
 Welcome back Karr!
My negative Karma worked!
Apologies to all my fellow redmen who I annoyed but it was a psych thing for me! I am very happy for Lav, more than anyone can imagine!!
 

You can't backtrack that easily from the ridiculous offense comments you posted about jakarr
 

yeah, it has been a tiring last 4 months with these "fans" downing and doubting coach, the program and the possible recruits....Lav has never lied to us, and if he said he was going to bring in a stellar class he was going to come through...All the negativity we've had to deal with for no reason...and can't wait for some more names to start falling into place. Go STJ
 

Negativity for no reason? Try 13 wins, Moe leaving, Lindsey not panning out etc., etc. vs your blind faith. I'd suggest that you wait for a few more stellar eggs to hatch before you dump on people for daring to be realistic.
 

thats on you Bob for expecting more than 13 wins for a 6 man rotation. most people (including d1 head coaches) were surprised STJ even won that many games with what they had...and here you go again presuming Moe is leaving. will you ever learn to actually wait for things to happen before the dooming and glooming...no need to answer my rhetorical questions, i already know the answer
 
 Welcome back Karr!
My negative Karma worked!
Apologies to all my fellow redmen who I annoyed but it was a psych thing for me! I am very happy for Lav, more than anyone can imagine!!
 

You can't backtrack that easily from the ridiculous offense comments you posted about jakarr
 

yeah, it has been a tiring last 4 months with these "fans" downing and doubting coach, the program and the possible recruits....Lav has never lied to us, and if he said he was going to bring in a stellar class he was going to come through...All the negativity we've had to deal with for no reason...and can't wait for some more names to start falling into place. Go STJ
 

You guys are such clowns. Why can't you just enjoy the good news without insulting posters who don't share all of your views? This is terrific news and we're all excited. It's one recruit and there is a lot of work to be done, but let's all share in the enjoyment together.
 

haha, that's too funny...we're the clowns because we are holding you people accountable for all the negativity you bring to the board when it's not even warranted?? my view has always been to wait and see what happens, you guys think your Nostradamus, and know that Moe will leave, Lavin is retiring, no recruits will sign etc... I am happy because I had confidence in Lav the whole time, however people aren't just going to let go of the garbage you and a few others have been spewing for months
 
 I had a feeling we were going to get news yersterday, although had no idea what the news would be. I probably checked this site every 45 min. Then at 10.30 I said to myself , to late for any news and stopped checking, missing the great news yesterday. WELCOME BACK. The future looks good for SJU. I also believe the question isnt; Is Sampson going to make the NBA?. But when will he join the NBA?
 
 I had a feeling we were going to get news yersterday, although had no idea what the news would be. I probably checked this site every 45 min. Then at 10.30 I said to myself , to late for any news and stopped checking, missing the great news yesterday. WELCOME BACK. The future looks good for SJU. I also believe the question isnt; Is Sampson going to make the NBA?. But when will he join the NBA?
 

Richard Steinfeld -

I just heard the story on WFAN - I trust in Coach Lavin and all he has done - as many others - he has given us NO reason to doubt - he won't have a perfect recruiting or W-L record, we will have are downs, transfers all part of the process, but more than are share of happy moments; he's gradually bringing us to the big time - but some on this site and in life generally will always take the negative, distrustful style, impatient, lacking imo perspective (all their perogative of course - perhaps even naming their chosen style "realistic") even in regard to the best in the field - good for Lavin, for SJU and for us!

all the best 
 
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