SB Nation Kansas City - Kansas Jayhawks To Host JaKarr Sampsonhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2012-02-03T15:54:05-06:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25335702012-02-03T15:54:05-06:002012-02-03T15:54:05-06:00Kansas Jayhawks To Host JaKarr Sampson
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<p>JaKarr Sampson is reportedly re-opening his recruitment for the 2012 season and is visiting the Kansas Jayhawks. </p> <p>JaKarr Sampson committed to play basketball at St. John's for the 2011-2012 season, but he has been declared academically ineligible and has decided to go back on the market for schools that may be interested in him for the 2012 season. <a href="http://www.rockchalktalk.com/2012/2/3/2766602/jakarr-sampson-to-visit-kansas">According to SB Nation's Kansas Jayhawks blog, Rock Chalk Talk</a>, the Jayhawks are one of those teams and he's set for a visit on the weekend of the 25th.</p>
<p>Sampson, a 6-foot-8 forward, is ranked by Rivals as the 17th best forward and the 51st best player overall in 2011. He is currently playing basketball at Brewster Prep, the same school that produced <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99945/thomas-robinson">Thomas Robinson</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145553/naadir-tharpe">Naadir Tharpe</a>. While Sampson would be a tremendous addition for the Jayhawks, the folks at Rock Chalk Talk know he has some work to do.</p>
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<p>Sampson is a 6'8" forward who is long and skilled. He's not very filled out so his back to the basket game is a bit limited, but he has an explosive first step and has reportedly improved his ball handling an incredible amount over the fall/winter.</p>
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<p>Other than Kansas, Pitt, Providence, Louisville, Baylor, Miami and even St. John's are interested in obtaining Sampson.</p>
<p>For more on the Jayhawks, visit <a href="http://www.rockchalktalk.com/">Rock Chalk Talk</a>.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-jayhawks/2012/2/3/2769491/kansas-jayhawks-to-host-jakarr-sampsonJason Garrison