JaKarr Sampson

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND7R-fiJ-h0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
 
In the many posts and articles I have read about JaKarr I have not read that he has been cleared by the NCAA to play in college.

Does anyone know whether JaKarr Sampson will be eligible to play for St. John's next semester or season?

Thanks.
 
In the many posts and articles I have read about JaKarr I have not read that he has been cleared by the NCAA to play in college.

Does anyone know whether JaKarr Sampson will be eligible to play for St. John's next semester or season?

Thanks.
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I don't think it was in question this time around, but I could be wrong.
 
Several clips that have been shown before, but a new vid from our freakishly athletic freshman, nonetheless.

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 One athlete is better than the other on this team. I'm not sure anymore who the best one is. Pretty absurd..
 
Don't want to jinx it...but it does seem like Coach has put together a team (including the 5 sophs from last season) that can secretly contend in the BE....again...all things going right...the potential is def there.
 
 
 Wow is right! Sampson has all the makings of a top flight college combo forward and a very good small forward in the NBA. Kid's an impressive looking ballplayer, not just an athlete. He gets great position on rebounds and seems to have a nose for the ball from that video. Can't wait for the season to get here!!
 
 http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/jakarr-sampson-ready-to-be-a-star-at-st-john-s-1.4184685

No doubt Sampson will have more help than Harkless and Harrison did. But one question still begs an answer: Sampson or Harkless. Who's better?

With a big smile, Sampson said, "I don't want to throw Moe underneath the bus, but . . . no, it was really competitive, a good matchup."
 
 I look at it like Moe set the table. Jakarr's just cleaning the plate.

Not many highly regarded recruits can come in and do what Moe was required to do last year. And still wind up drafted Top 15.

Jakarr's prep year did a lot for his game and confidence.

Things happen for a reason. Moe, Jakarr and SJU will be better for it.
 
 http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/jakarr-sampson-ready-to-be-a-star-at-st-john-s-1.4184685

No doubt Sampson will have more help than Harkless and Harrison did. But one question still begs an answer: Sampson or Harkless. Who's better?

With a big smile, Sampson said, "I don't want to throw Moe underneath the bus, but . . . no, it was really competitive, a good matchup."
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Kids got boat load of talent, along with a boat load of confidence. I'm really hoping hes going to reach his potential.
 
 Jakarr has infectious attitude and motor. He's also a better athlete than Moe and taller. Moe was much smoother player with the ball in his hands. Moe was effortless in his movement. Moe also had a very nice stroke that needed a little honing to be really nice st the next level. Jakarr has all the skills and some that Moe didn't have. I think he might take longer to "come along" as a pro player but I have no debt he'll be a nightmare for a lot of college players trying to match up with Jakarr's size and athleticism. 
 
As far as Jakarr's ability to succeed at the next level:
For those of you who know the NBA well - are there many examples of successful or effective SFs that have far less than perfect mechanics on their jump shots? I imagine the pro-scouts will flag Jakarr's shooting mechanics right away.
I know his shooting percentage was good last night - and that is what counts most - and I know we'll see how his shooting plays out over the season, but in the interim it's fun to speculate right now..... So for the sake of interesting discussion:

How often do NBA teams draft super athletic small forwards with questionable shooting mechanics? Are their many examples of successful SFs that have less than stellar shooting mechanics? ... I'm trying to wrap my head around his potential as a pro (and even leaving after one-year). Can anyone help with this?

Of course, the mechanics of jump-shot is one of few things that can be easily worked on. You can improve that through hard work - we've seen that time and time again... Instincts, height, leaping ability, etc. really can't be improved all that much at this point in players' development. I'm hoping for great things for Jakarr - and to steal a word from another poster - that he becomes our next 'great ambassador' at the nba level.

Thanks in advance.
 
As far as Jakarr's ability to succeed at the next level:
For those of you who know the NBA well - are there many examples of successful or effective SFs that have far less than perfect mechanics on their jump shots? I imagine the pro-scouts will flag Jakarr's shooting mechanics right away.
I know his shooting percentage was good last night - and that is what counts most - and I know we'll see how his shooting plays out over the season, but in the interim it's fun to speculate right now..... So for the sake of interesting discussion:

How often do NBA teams draft super athletic small forwards with questionable shooting mechanics? Are their many examples of successful SFs that have less than stellar shooting mechanics? ... I'm trying to wrap my head around his potential as a pro (and even leaving after one-year). Can anyone help with this?

Of course, the mechanics of jump-shot is one of few things that can be easily worked on. You can improve that through hard work - we've seen that time and time again... Instincts, height, leaping ability, etc. really can't be improved all that much at this point in players' development. I'm hoping for great things for Jakarr - and to steal a word from another poster - that he becomes our next 'great ambassador' at the nba level.

Thanks in advance.
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Off the top of my head, similar 3/4's with questionable mechanics. Shawn Marion and Gerald Wallace.
 
 Jakarr has infectious attitude and motor. He's also a better athlete than Moe and taller. Moe was much smoother player with the ball in his hands. Moe was effortless in his movement. Moe also had a very nice stroke that needed a little honing to be really nice st the next level. Jakarr has all the skills and some that Moe didn't have. I think he might take longer to "come along" as a pro player but I have no debt he'll be a nightmare for a lot of college players trying to match up with Jakarr's size and athleticism. 
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Totally agree with your assessment. Well stated.
 
As far as Jakarr's ability to succeed at the next level:
For those of you who know the NBA well - are there many examples of successful or effective SFs that have far less than perfect mechanics on their jump shots? I imagine the pro-scouts will flag Jakarr's shooting mechanics right away.
I know his shooting percentage was good last night - and that is what counts most - and I know we'll see how his shooting plays out over the season, but in the interim it's fun to speculate right now..... So for the sake of interesting discussion:

How often do NBA teams draft super athletic small forwards with questionable shooting mechanics? Are their many examples of successful SFs that have less than stellar shooting mechanics? ... I'm trying to wrap my head around his potential as a pro (and even leaving after one-year). Can anyone help with this?

Of course, the mechanics of jump-shot is one of few things that can be easily worked on. You can improve that through hard work - we've seen that time and time again... Instincts, height, leaping ability, etc. really can't be improved all that much at this point in players' development. I'm hoping for great things for Jakarr - and to steal a word from another poster - that he becomes our next 'great ambassador' at the nba level.

Thanks in advance.
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Look no further than Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

He has a terrible hitch on his jumpshot. But he was a do-it-all hustle, energy guy at St. Patrick's and UK.

He will be the same as a pro.

As long as Jakarr isn't asked to step out and hit 3s, he'll be fine.

Moe was a terrible 3 point shooter in college. But once he declared for the draft, he went to work on that shot in preparation for the Combines. I watched the Combines and that's where he really separated himself from similar guys like Perry Jones III, Quincy Miller, etc.

Jakarr knows his limitations. I'm sure the staff will put him in positions to succeed and showcase his abilities 18 feet and down.
 
 Jakarr has infectio will go highus attitude and motor. He's also a better athlete than Moe and taller. Moe was much smoother player with the ball in his hands. Moe was effortless in his movement. Moe also had a very nice stroke that needed a little honing to be really nice st the next level. Jakarr has all the skills and some that Moe didn't have. I think he might take longer to "come along" as a pro player but I have no debt he'll be a nightmare for a lot of college players trying to match up with Jakarr's size and athleticism. 
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If Jakarr works hard improves with our coaching staff makes his stats feel he will go higher then Mo in yr 1 or 2 Only my
opinion
 
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