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Sampson replacement

Posted on 4/11/18 at 10:27 am
Posted by preferredwalkon
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2017
134 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 10:27 am
Any word on what high school kids wade may be looking to steal with this new scholly spot. He and Kirr were counted on for some minutes next season. I know another late signee like waters is a tough task to duplicate. Hope a warm body with a defensive presence is still out there somewhere
Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
70381 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 10:58 am to
There hasn't really been much mention in the direction of additional HS signees for this class. The focus so far has been on the three levels of transfer: JUCO that can play immediately, Grad Transfer that can play immediately, and transfer that has to sit.

They were already looking at transfer and sit wings and JUCO defenders. This may open up a grad transfer door.

This information may not be up to date though, others on this board know wayyyyy more than me about basketball recruiting.
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
26808 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 11:18 am to
Sampson leaving is obviously why all these grad transfer guards have been popping up as looking at LSU. Seemed weird, because we are deep at guard. Makes sense now.
This post was edited on 4/11/18 at 11:19 am
Posted by DeafVallyBatnR
Member since Sep 2004
16846 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 11:57 am to
I'm sure they new Sampson was leaving.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68340 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 12:29 pm to
quote:

I'm sure they new Sampson was leaving.



They knew he was thinking about it pre-season, but definitely did not recruit as of he definitely was leaving. Wade just mentioned last week this offseason he wanted to specifically work with Sampson finding him a role and hoping he take that next big step because he felt he failed in finding him a role when he came back from injury this year. Wade didn't want him to leave...

I'm sure they thought he would be back after the injury and disappointment afterwards, certainly not go pro after what was an extremely disappointing season for a talented player.
This post was edited on 4/11/18 at 12:36 pm
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
57707 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 12:30 pm to
quote:

I'm sure they new Sampson was leaving.


It’s been rumored since the beginning of the season.
Posted by CP3forMVP
Member since Nov 2010
14910 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 12:53 pm to
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Jontray Harris (transfer), Emmitt Matthews, Don Coleman (transfer), are some names.
Posted by bugafor6
Member since Feb 2016
4200 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 1:37 pm to
Earl is in the ‘19 class
Posted by fightingtigers98
Member since Oct 2011
13239 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 1:55 pm to
Let's just say Wade rode Sampson's arse the hardest and made it known to the media.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68340 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 2:03 pm to
On a side note, how crazy is it now that Sampson left early of ALL the players Johnny left for Wade, here's the results:

Patterson - Left team before season
ER III - Left team before season
Hayward - Left team before season
Jenkins - Left team before season
Sampson - Declared pro after Wade's 1st year forgoing senior season...not getting drafted
Reath - Graduated after this season
Epps - Graduated after this season
Alexander - Booted off team mid-season this season
Rachal - Still on team
Mays - Still on team
Sims - Still on team

11 scholarship players, 3 left on team for Wade's 2nd season
Posted by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
47802 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 2:36 pm to
When you rebuild a clunker you start from scratch.
Posted by CoachC13
Member since Jan 2018
10 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 8:26 pm to
I don’t think that he ever gets an offer, unless the staff strikes out on 3-4 other guys, but a name to keep an eye on is Dexter Dennis. Originally from Baton Rouge, he spent his HS years at Southern Lab and Baker his senior year. He has spent a post grad year this year at Believe Prep, and has gotten a lot better. He was always an athletic marvel, but he has tightened up his handle and improved to be able to play on the wing at the next level. The staff is at least taking a look at him, especially after picking up offers to Witchita St. and Georgia Tech last week.
Posted by Gumbyxl
Gretna
Member since Apr 2004
778 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 8:03 am to
LSU is actively recruiting Emmitt Matthews JR, a 6-7 SF from Tacoma, Washington. He once was committed to UConn but pulled his commitment Kevin Ollie was fired.


LINK
This post was edited on 4/12/18 at 8:15 am
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68340 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 8:14 am to
Matthews and Dennis would both be solid adds, then also a transfer on top of that.
Posted by bugafor6
Member since Feb 2016
4200 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 9:17 am to
The article is a little old but I know billy said they are at least talking to him right now
Posted by DaDumbway23
Member since Oct 2017
24 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 10:01 am to
I would love for Lsu to get Dennis he also had a Ole Miss offer great kid and he is on the right track.
Posted by deathvalleyfreak43
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
13234 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 11:21 am to
Sampson must be scared off by the hard work that Wade expects. SAD!
Posted by WJ
Member since Oct 2016
327 posts
Posted on 4/13/18 at 8:10 am to
Replacement? Better referred to as an upgrade.
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