JaKarr Sampson

Only one SJU player makes CBS Sports Top 100 players in the nation.

Jakarr Sampson comes in at #85.

Wiggins who has never played one game comes in at #1.

D'Angelo Harrison gets another shaft. He's better than at least 20 of the players listed.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ketball/24088271/cbssportscom-top-100-players
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Ridiculous. There aren't 30 players better than Harrison in the entire country--forget about 100.
That's what happens when "experts" don't watch a single STJ game and don't see 2-3 guys draped over the poor kid everywhere he goes, do't see the teams preparing specifically to stop him, and miss how he is labeled with a scream of "shooter" and a point to his direction every time he cuts through the lane.
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In regards to Harrison, based on skill set alone, you may be right. Based on pure ability, Harrison IS better than half of those players listed. However, how many of those other players come with the same baggage that Harrison comes with? Harrison is a player who has a history that contains multiple suspensions, and until he proves otherwise, he will have that reputation. How well did he play in our last 6 games of the year last season (when this team really needed him)? Was he a top 30 player those last 6 games? No he was not. Why not...because he was suspended. It doesn't matter how good he is, his ability means absolutely nothing if he is on the bench.

I know all the reports say that he has changed and he is doing so much better now, but I feel as if we have heard that story time and time again. And until he proves that he has changed, he will get no respect.
 
Only one SJU player makes CBS Sports Top 100 players in the nation.

Jakarr Sampson comes in at #85.

Wiggins who has never played one game comes in at #1.

D'Angelo Harrison gets another shaft. He's better than at least 20 of the players listed.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ketball/24088271/cbssportscom-top-100-players
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Ridiculous. There aren't 30 players better than Harrison in the entire country--forget about 100.
That's what happens when "experts" don't watch a single STJ game and don't see 2-3 guys draped over the poor kid everywhere he goes, do't see the teams preparing specifically to stop him, and miss how he is labeled with a scream of "shooter" and a point to his direction every time he cuts through the lane.
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Only one SJU player makes CBS Sports Top 100 players in the nation.

Jakarr Sampson comes in at #85.

Wiggins who has never played one game comes in at #1.

D'Angelo Harrison gets another shaft. He's better than at least 20 of the players listed.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ketball/24088271/cbssportscom-top-100-players
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Ridiculous. There aren't 30 players better than Harrison in the entire country--forget about 100.
That's what happens when "experts" don't watch a single STJ game and don't see 2-3 guys draped over the poor kid everywhere he goes, do't see the teams preparing specifically to stop him, and miss how he is labeled with a scream of "shooter" and a point to his direction every time he cuts through the lane.
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Even more Bulletin Board material for DLo
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My thoughts exactly. I hope he's seeing every one of these articles and channeling them the best way possible.

I think he's going to have a monster year.
 
 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
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I think Jakarr stays two years and does goes higher than Moe.
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Jak does not have Moe's cool, hands, or sure thing feel around the basket. He also dribbles into trouble forcing things. Jak might catch up to Moe at some point, but I don't think he's there yet.
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Sampson will be three years removed from his (and Moe's) original high school graduation. NBA teams will take a younger kid over an unproven older player any day of the week if it is close. If Sampson wants to go anywhere near where Moe was drafted he has to absolutely kill it this year. Think about it, Moe and Sampson were in the same class and Moe will already have a year of college and two years of the NBA under his belt by the 2014 draft.
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What made Harkless so highly rated, IMO, was his explosiveness to the hoop, and his ability to elevate with the ball in his hands. I don't believe I'd ever seen an SJU player drive in traffic, contested, and throw it down while still covered tightly. Sampson may have a better shot from 15 than Harkless did at SJU, but doesn't stack up as high in terms of pure physical ability. Sampson won't go higher than Harkless, who was drafted largely on potential, or even in the first round, unless he refines his skills and is more of a game presence whenever he is on the court.
 
 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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I think Jakarr stays two years and does goes higher than Moe.
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Jak does not have Moe's cool, hands, or sure thing feel around the basket. He also dribbles into trouble forcing things. Jak might catch up to Moe at some point, but I don't think he's there yet.
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Sampson will be three years removed from his (and Moe's) original high school graduation. NBA teams will take a younger kid over an unproven older player any day of the week if it is close. If Sampson wants to go anywhere near where Moe was drafted he has to absolutely kill it this year. Think about it, Moe and Sampson were in the same class and Moe will already have a year of college and two years of the NBA under his belt by the 2014 draft.
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What made Harkless so highly rated, IMO, was his explosiveness to the hoop, and his ability to elevate with the ball in his hands. I don't believe I'd ever seen an SJU player drive in traffic, contested, and throw it down while still covered tightly. Sampson may have a better shot from 15 than Harkless did at SJU, but doesn't stack up as high in terms of pure physical ability. Sampson won't go higher than Harkless, who was drafted largely on potential, or even in the first round, unless he refines his skills and is more of a game presence whenever he is on the court.
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I think Jakarr wanted to prove that he could shoot from the perimeter.

I also think our complete lack of an offensive gameplan played into that.

Jakarr was very strong around the basket. We just never utilized him there.

I am really hoping Whitesell makes that adjustment. Although Jakarr has said he wants to showcase his 3 pointer now which is probably not needed for us but helps him increase his draft status.
 
 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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I think Jakarr stays two years and does goes higher than Moe.
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Jak does not have Moe's cool, hands, or sure thing feel around the basket. He also dribbles into trouble forcing things. Jak might catch up to Moe at some point, but I don't think he's there yet.
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Sampson will be three years removed from his (and Moe's) original high school graduation. NBA teams will take a younger kid over an unproven older player any day of the week if it is close. If Sampson wants to go anywhere near where Moe was drafted he has to absolutely kill it this year. Think about it, Moe and Sampson were in the same class and Moe will already have a year of college and two years of the NBA under his belt by the 2014 draft.
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What made Harkless so highly rated, IMO, was his explosiveness to the hoop, and his ability to elevate with the ball in his hands. I don't believe I'd ever seen an SJU player drive in traffic, contested, and throw it down while still covered tightly. Sampson may have a better shot from 15 than Harkless did at SJU, but doesn't stack up as high in terms of pure physical ability. Sampson won't go higher than Harkless, who was drafted largely on potential, or even in the first round, unless he refines his skills and is more of a game presence whenever he is on the court.
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I'm president of the Moe is a different player than Sampson club, but for what you just described Sampson is as good or better than Moe and better than anyone else I've seen in the country. I think you are taking one amazing play from the Duke game and applying it to broadly.

Also, your statement that Sampson doesn't stack up to Moe in terms of pure phsyical ability...are you kidding? Sampson is a freak of nature physically. He is explosive as you'll ever see...amazing leaper...good body control, etc. Moe was had guard skills at 6'8 1/2. That is the difference between these two. Even though Moe's #'s didn't show it his lone year at SJU, he had a good outside shot...he had the handle of a guard and really showed that he could develop even further in that area.
 
Here’s our list of the 20 best wings entering the 2013-14 season:


16. JaKarr Sampson (St. John’s): Sampson may be one of the best athletes in the country, and he’ll be a primary scoring option for Steve Lavin’s Red Storm after averaging 14.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. For his efforts Sampson was named Big East Rookie of the Year.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...2014-season-preview-the-top-20-wing-forwards/
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He's not a wing :)
He's a combo forward at best entering the season.
 
 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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I think Jakarr stays two years and does goes higher than Moe.
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Jak does not have Moe's cool, hands, or sure thing feel around the basket. He also dribbles into trouble forcing things. Jak might catch up to Moe at some point, but I don't think he's there yet.
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Sampson will be three years removed from his (and Moe's) original high school graduation. NBA teams will take a younger kid over an unproven older player any day of the week if it is close. If Sampson wants to go anywhere near where Moe was drafted he has to absolutely kill it this year. Think about it, Moe and Sampson were in the same class and Moe will already have a year of college and two years of the NBA under his belt by the 2014 draft.
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What made Harkless so highly rated, IMO, was his explosiveness to the hoop, and his ability to elevate with the ball in his hands. I don't believe I'd ever seen an SJU player drive in traffic, contested, and throw it down while still covered tightly. Sampson may have a better shot from 15 than Harkless did at SJU, but doesn't stack up as high in terms of pure physical ability. Sampson won't go higher than Harkless, who was drafted largely on potential, or even in the first round, unless he refines his skills and is more of a game presence whenever he is on the court.
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I'm president of the Moe is a different player than Sampson club, but for what you just described Sampson is as good or better than Moe and better than anyone else I've seen in the country. I think you are taking one amazing play from the Duke game and applying it to broadly.

Also, your statement that Sampson doesn't stack up to Moe in terms of pure phsyical ability...are you kidding? Sampson is a freak of nature physically. He is explosive as you'll ever see...amazing leaper...good body control, etc. Moe was had guard skills at 6'8 1/2. That is the difference between these two. Even though Moe's #'s didn't show it his lone year at SJU, he had a good outside shot...he had the handle of a guard and really showed that he could develop even further in that area.
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I'm with beast. Jakarr may be one of the best athletes in the country while running through tests (still a great athlete on the court) but mo was able to show it much more on the court. That's where it matters most.
 
 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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I think Jakarr stays two years and does goes higher than Moe.
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Jak does not have Moe's cool, hands, or sure thing feel around the basket. He also dribbles into trouble forcing things. Jak might catch up to Moe at some point, but I don't think he's there yet.
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Sampson will be three years removed from his (and Moe's) original high school graduation. NBA teams will take a younger kid over an unproven older player any day of the week if it is close. If Sampson wants to go anywhere near where Moe was drafted he has to absolutely kill it this year. Think about it, Moe and Sampson were in the same class and Moe will already have a year of college and two years of the NBA under his belt by the 2014 draft.
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What made Harkless so highly rated, IMO, was his explosiveness to the hoop, and his ability to elevate with the ball in his hands. I don't believe I'd ever seen an SJU player drive in traffic, contested, and throw it down while still covered tightly. Sampson may have a better shot from 15 than Harkless did at SJU, but doesn't stack up as high in terms of pure physical ability. Sampson won't go higher than Harkless, who was drafted largely on potential, or even in the first round, unless he refines his skills and is more of a game presence whenever he is on the court.
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I'm president of the Moe is a different player than Sampson club, but for what you just described Sampson is as good or better than Moe and better than anyone else I've seen in the country. I think you are taking one amazing play from the Duke game and applying it to broadly.

Also, your statement that Sampson doesn't stack up to Moe in terms of pure phsyical ability...are you kidding? Sampson is a freak of nature physically. He is explosive as you'll ever see...amazing leaper...good body control, etc. Moe was had guard skills at 6'8 1/2. That is the difference between these two. Even though Moe's #'s didn't show it his lone year at SJU, he had a good outside shot...he had the handle of a guard and really showed that he could develop even further in that area.
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Good commentary, and I can't disagree with what you wrote, except to say he didn't demonstrate explosive leaping ability. Believe it or not, Felipe Lopez had very quick springs - he could get off the ground in a hurry, and it helped his game immensely. Sampson has a very soft outside shot, that within 17 feet was more accurate than DLO. Hopefully both will have great years, and we will be watching T on selection Sunday just worrying where we are going, and how high our seed is.
 
Here’s our list of the 20 best wings entering the 2013-14 season:


16. JaKarr Sampson (St. John’s): Sampson may be one of the best athletes in the country, and he’ll be a primary scoring option for Steve Lavin’s Red Storm after averaging 14.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. For his efforts Sampson was named Big East Rookie of the Year.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...2014-season-preview-the-top-20-wing-forwards/
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He's not a wing :)
He's a combo forward at best entering the season.
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True. In today's game you can't be a SF if you can't make a three. He hasn't yet.
 
 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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I think Jakarr stays two years and does goes higher than Moe.
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Jak does not have Moe's cool, hands, or sure thing feel around the basket. He also dribbles into trouble forcing things. Jak might catch up to Moe at some point, but I don't think he's there yet.
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Sampson will be three years removed from his (and Moe's) original high school graduation. NBA teams will take a younger kid over an unproven older player any day of the week if it is close. If Sampson wants to go anywhere near where Moe was drafted he has to absolutely kill it this year. Think about it, Moe and Sampson were in the same class and Moe will already have a year of college and two years of the NBA under his belt by the 2014 draft.
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What made Harkless so highly rated, IMO, was his explosiveness to the hoop, and his ability to elevate with the ball in his hands. I don't believe I'd ever seen an SJU player drive in traffic, contested, and throw it down while still covered tightly. Sampson may have a better shot from 15 than Harkless did at SJU, but doesn't stack up as high in terms of pure physical ability. Sampson won't go higher than Harkless, who was drafted largely on potential, or even in the first round, unless he refines his skills and is more of a game presence whenever he is on the court.
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I'm president of the Moe is a different player than Sampson club, but for what you just described Sampson is as good or better than Moe and better than anyone else I've seen in the country. I think you are taking one amazing play from the Duke game and applying it to broadly.

Also, your statement that Sampson doesn't stack up to Moe in terms of pure phsyical ability...are you kidding? Sampson is a freak of nature physically. He is explosive as you'll ever see...amazing leaper...good body control, etc. Moe was had guard skills at 6'8 1/2. That is the difference between these two. Even though Moe's #'s didn't show it his lone year at SJU, he had a good outside shot...he had the handle of a guard and really showed that he could develop even further in that area.
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I'm with beast. Jakarr may be one of the best athletes in the country while running through tests (still a great athlete on the court) but mo was able to show it much more on the court. That's where it matters most.
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I have to disagree. Moe was much more skilled, and that is why he was able to transfer his athleticsm more to the court. Sampson is limited to 3-4 bounces before he becomes out of control. Moe didn't have that limitation. This is why Sanchez, who is not a great athlete, will be able to help us move much faster this year.
 
 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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I think Jakarr stays two years and does goes higher than Moe.
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Jak does not have Moe's cool, hands, or sure thing feel around the basket. He also dribbles into trouble forcing things. Jak might catch up to Moe at some point, but I don't think he's there yet.
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Sampson will be three years removed from his (and Moe's) original high school graduation. NBA teams will take a younger kid over an unproven older player any day of the week if it is close. If Sampson wants to go anywhere near where Moe was drafted he has to absolutely kill it this year. Think about it, Moe and Sampson were in the same class and Moe will already have a year of college and two years of the NBA under his belt by the 2014 draft.
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What made Harkless so highly rated, IMO, was his explosiveness to the hoop, and his ability to elevate with the ball in his hands. I don't believe I'd ever seen an SJU player drive in traffic, contested, and throw it down while still covered tightly. Sampson may have a better shot from 15 than Harkless did at SJU, but doesn't stack up as high in terms of pure physical ability. Sampson won't go higher than Harkless, who was drafted largely on potential, or even in the first round, unless he refines his skills and is more of a game presence whenever he is on the court.
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I'm president of the Moe is a different player than Sampson club, but for what you just described Sampson is as good or better than Moe and better than anyone else I've seen in the country. I think you are taking one amazing play from the Duke game and applying it to broadly.

Also, your statement that Sampson doesn't stack up to Moe in terms of pure phsyical ability...are you kidding? Sampson is a freak of nature physically. He is explosive as you'll ever see...amazing leaper...good body control, etc. Moe was had guard skills at 6'8 1/2. That is the difference between these two. Even though Moe's #'s didn't show it his lone year at SJU, he had a good outside shot...he had the handle of a guard and really showed that he could develop even further in that area.
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I'm with beast. Jakarr may be one of the best athletes in the country while running through tests (still a great athlete on the court) but mo was able to show it much more on the court. That's where it matters most.
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I have to disagree. Moe was much more skilled, and that is why he was able to transfer his athleticsm more to the court. Sampson is limited to 3-4 bounces before he becomes out of control. Moe didn't have that limitation. This is why Sanchez, who is not a great athlete, will be able to help us move much faster this year.
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I think that if you are able to use your athleticism better, like you just alluded to, than you are a better athlete. In a combine Jakarr might beat moe in terms of athleticism, but moe's translated better as a basketball player and I'm not just talking skills. There was plenty of instances besides the duke game.
 
Ed Issacson Road to the 2014 NBA Draft (Sophs)

JaKarr Sampson, St. John’s, Forward, 6’9, 214

(2012-13) 14.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.1 spg, 44.9 FG%, 64.0 FT%

Sampson is lanky and athletic, though he already appears stronger this year than last. Sampson is a threat to score from anywhere inside the 3-point line. He is capable of knocking down the mid-range jumper off the catch or the dribble, and he uses a variety of moves to create space for his shot once he catches the ball. Sampson has also developed a reliable step-back jumper which is tough for defenders to stop. He is a good ballhandler for his size and can beat bigger defenders off the dribble with a good first step. Sampson is good on the offensive boards, especially getting up quickly to corral his own misses around the basket. He is a quick leaper, and can finish above the rim with ease, both in halfcourt sets or in transition. Sampson uses his athleticism well on the defensive end, and he is capable of guarding multiple positions. He positions himself well on the ball, and his length can be disruptive to passing lanes. When in position, Sampson can be a strong shot-blocker, though this hasn’t been the case often.

What he needs to show this season: Like many of his teammates, shot selection can be one of Sampson’s biggest weaknesses heading into this season. With his athletic ability and skill, he should look to attack the basket more, but he relied on taking too many 15-18 foot shots. When he gets square to the basket, he has a very nice jumper, but when he is rushed, he gets a hitch in his release which forces the ball to come out flat off his hand. Added strength this year should help him if he looks to get to the basket more. Also, he needs to work on moving without the ball on offense, as he seems to just go through the motions, especially when using screens. While he is a good ballhandler for his size, he is much better with his right hand, and he can be careless with the ball when he goes left, leaving the ball exposed to help defenders. I also would like to see him be able to finish around the basket with his left hand when he drives instead of forcing it to the right, even when that’s where the defense is. Defensively, he plays well on the perimeter for his size, but he needs to work on lateral movement, which breaks down after a few steps. Sampson relies more on athleticism than technique when rebounding, so he should work on being able to box out effectively, then going after the ball. His awareness on defense is below average, especially off the ball, and he needs to work on seeing where the ball is moving and where and when he is in position to help.

http://www.nbadraftblog.com/2013-ar...-to-the-2014-nba-draft-sophomores-part-3.html
 
His awareness on defense is below average--good point-- see back door play by Wisc when we cut lead to 5.
 
His awareness on defense is below average--good point-- see back door play by Wisc when we cut lead to 5.
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That play starkly demonstrated his lack of awareness on defense. He was playing a bit too high. When the Wisconsin kid faked a step toward the 3 pt line, Jakarr bit and was totally out of position as the kid went back door. If he had taken a better angle to begin with, the kid would not have gotten by him so easily. Also, there was no rotation from the weak side to help out.
 
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