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Samardo Samuels plays for St. Benedict's Prep School and knows Lance Thomas.  He is 6-8, 222 power player.  His AAU team is the Metro Hawks.  His downfall could be that he is an average student.  UNC and Florida have  turned it up for his services of late.  While they are getting in late, both seem to be on a list of seven or so favorites.  He has been offered by two major schools.

So you missed some AAU ball to attend Summer School.  How did that go?

SS- It went well. I made good grades and passed.

What part of your game did you work on over the Summer?

SS- I worked hard on my mid range shot.  I continued to work on my low post game taking short turnaround shots. I am developing a hook shot.

Are you watching the USA play?  What players do you like to watch?

SS- Yes!  I am enjoying the games.  I enjoy watching Carmelo Anthony play.

What are you doing away from hoops?

SS- I hang close with my friends, go to movies ... the usual stuff.

Do you have any dream schools?

SS- No, not really.  I watched mostly pro games coming up. UNC ... I have watched them some.

What schools have shown interest?  Do you have a list yet?

SS- St. John's, Rutgers, Georgetown, Duke, UNC and Miami.  There are a couple more too.

Have any of them offered?

SS- St. John's and Rutgers.  I talk to a lot of schools though. I have talked to Duke, Miami and Florida assistants and UNC just contacted me a couple of months ago.

Florida?

SS- Yes. They have started to call a lot lately.

When will you cut the list down?

SS_-Well ... the schools I mentioned are pretty much the short list.

What kind of a coach are you looking to play for?

SS-One who will take care of me, preparing me for pro ball and an education.

Who is your favorite pro player ... one you'd like to play like ..

SS- Tim Duncan.  I like his game.

Who is the toughest player you took on of late?

SS- Kosta Koufos (Ohio State bound)

What three words best describe Samardo Samuels?

SS- Emotional, easy going, powerful

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