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Samardo Samuels declares for 2010 NBA draft
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Samardo Samuels, who hails from the home of Usain Bolt in Trelawny, Jamaica, has entered this year's NBA Draft.
Samuels is a former MacDonald's All American, USA Today's Number One high School player and a Nike Top-Five with the likes of Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Joe Holiday, and Greg Munroe. Samuels and Greg are the last two of that batch who will now make their way to the NBA. Greg Munroe is an expected top-10 pick. Samuels was also a KFC Star search Camp standout from the KFC/ISSA High school leagues in Jamaica before going to the US.
Samuels took Louisville to number one ranking as a freshman and Final Four and an NCAA Berth in his sophomore year though this season's team may have lacked overall talent to have taken them further. He also carried Jamaica's national team, coached by Sam Vincent (former Charlotte Bobcats coach) to the Caribbean Championships in 2009 on their quest to get the Olympics for 2012 .
He is a projected mid-first to mid-second round pick. He has already shed 10lbs and is down to 250lbs, increasing his lateral speed and vertical quickness off the ground. Samuels has stated: "I am looking forward to showing GMs across the NBA my total repertoire of skills as a power forward and passion for the game."
Said Sam Vincent: "I enjoyed coaching Samardo last summer. I was impressed with his talent and his abilities to play the four and score effectively away from the basket. I am confident that due to his work ethic and love for the game that he will excel at the NBA level."
Team Jamaica plays in the Centro Basket Tournament this summer July 7-11, in Dom Rep, which was sponsored by KFC and Flow last year.
 
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4/20/2010
I wish only success for Samardo, however I think he will be a more prosperous NBA player if he remains at Louisville and improve his adroitness.
If he leaves now, prematurely, he will get drafted, but I don't foresee longevity.
Financial constraints the driving force behind this dubious decision?
4/20/2010
I know Samardo....i have watched every game he played at Louisville this year. I do not agree with this decision even though i am also questioning the accuracy of this story. Coach Pitino has not heard this news.....STRANGE.
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Samardo needs to get stronger and meaner unless he plans to get drafted then head over to Europe.
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Anyway, he is a decent and likable young man and i wish him all the luck. He will represent Jamaica very well.
4/20/2010
Good luck young man and please do not part with the values you were taught.
4/20/2010
Not 'Joe' Holiday..... 'Drue' Holiday. I think Samardo should stay for his senior season, get his game more polished, but wish him all the best.
4/20/2010
Good luck young man you will definately need it.
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