'21 MD C - Abdou Samb (Rhode Island Commit)

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 3 years ago

Abdou Samb - C
From: Senegal
School: Frederick Douglass (MD)
Travel/AAU: DC Premier

Ht: 6'8"
Wt: 210

RANKINGS:
247 Sports: 3 Stars, 86 Grade, #59 PF

OFFERS:
Rhode Island*
East Carolina
George Mason
Kent State
Robert Morris
Towson

*Verbally Committed 9/11/20, Signed LOI 11/11/20

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/ ... amb-269369
https://247sports.com/player/abdou-samb-46102914/
http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/abdou-samb
https://www.prephoops.com/player/abdou-samb/

JimSidd · Unread post by **JimSidd** » 3 years ago

Let’s go RIU!!!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 3 years ago

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

Is there a commitment coming?

Jersey77 · Unread post by **Jersey77** » 3 years ago

Jeff Ermann from Inside MD Sports gives us 9 out of 10 prediction for committing to us, 247 sports (RI Insider) lists him as top target with us. He has excellent skills in the paint, very athletic, and a smooth shooting touch from outside. I had been impressed with him for awhile and hope he commits along with a PG.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 years ago Jeff Ermann from Inside MD Sports gives us 9 out of 10 prediction for committing to us, 247 sports (RI Insider) lists him as top target with us. He has excellent skills in the paint, very athletic, and a smooth shooting touch from outside. I had been impressed with him for awhile and hope he commits along with a PG.

Incoming.....

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

DC_Rams wrote: ↑3 years ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 years ago Jeff Ermann from Inside MD Sports gives us 9 out of 10 prediction for committing to us, 247 sports (RI Insider) lists him as top target with us. He has excellent skills in the paint, very athletic, and a smooth shooting touch from outside. I had been impressed with him for awhile and hope he commits along with a PG.
Incoming.....

Meaning???

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 3 years ago

I must have missed it when first posted, but that is a nice highlight video above.
An agile, shot blocking, run-the-floor big is always a welcome sight - and one with a high skill level too? Yes, please.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

Is there a reason he hasn't been heavily recruited?

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 years ago
DC_Rams wrote: ↑3 years ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 years ago Jeff Ermann from Inside MD Sports gives us 9 out of 10 prediction for committing to us, 247 sports (RI Insider) lists him as top target with us. He has excellent skills in the paint, very athletic, and a smooth shooting touch from outside. I had been impressed with him for awhile and hope he commits along with a PG.
Incoming.....
Meaning???

Use your imagination

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

Haha. He does look skilled for a big man on the videos.

It is curious why he doesn't have many quality mid-major offers.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 3 years ago

CamsRams wrote: ↑3 years ago Haha. He does look skilled for a big man on the videos.

It is curious why he doesn't have many quality mid-major offers.

There's a good article that heavily features him here, and talks about the difficulty there is right now for prospects to get exposure.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

Instead of wondering why he was under recruited, I prefer to be happy we nabbed him before he blew up. Kid averaged 16/12, and plays for one of the best AAU programs in the country.

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

Fair enough and that yahoo article really brings it to life.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 3 years ago

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rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 3 years ago

Are we expecting a verbal soon? Love to see this player become a Ram.

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

PrepHoops
Posted On: 09/3/20 3:15 PM

We are about to wrap up what has been the most unprecedented summer in AAU basketball history as COVID-19 prohibited any live evaluations periods to occur. Nevertheless, programs and facilities worked together in order to give players a platform as college coaches watched via live stream. Before May, it looked like the chances of having any basketball this summer were very slim, but fortunately that wasn’t the case and players were able to boost their stock along the way.

For this series, we’ll be taking a look at stock risers from the area in various classes.

Abdou Samb | 6’8 | Frederick Douglass/DC Premier

Samb was one of the biggest overall stock risers regardless of class in the area this spring/summer as his recruitment boomed. In the span of May-July, the 6-foot-8 forward picked up 10 of his 12 current offers. East Carolina, East Tennessee State, Elon, George Mason, Hampton, Kent State, Rhode Island, Robert Morris, Southeastern Lousiana and Towson were among the 10 schools with Mount St. Mary’s and Stony Brook rounding out the full 12. Samb plays with outstanding energy on both ends that translates in his big rebouding numbers. While he isn’t the most athletic prospect, Samb has great length to distort shots around the rim defensively. He scores with soft touch around the basket, knows how to use the backboard to his advantage and can even stretch the defense with his outside shot off the catch.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

CamsRams wrote: ↑3 years ago PrepHoops
Posted On: 09/3/20 3:15 PM

We are about to wrap up what has been the most unprecedented summer in AAU basketball history as COVID-19 prohibited any live evaluations periods to occur. Nevertheless, programs and facilities worked together in order to give players a platform as college coaches watched via live stream. Before May, it looked like the chances of having any basketball this summer were very slim, but fortunately that wasn’t the case and players were able to boost their stock along the way.

For this series, we’ll be taking a look at stock risers from the area in various classes.

Abdou Samb | 6’8 | Frederick Douglass/DC Premier

Samb was one of the biggest overall stock risers regardless of class in the area this spring/summer as his recruitment boomed. In the span of May-July, the 6-foot-8 forward picked up 10 of his 12 current offers. East Carolina, East Tennessee State, Elon, George Mason, Hampton, Kent State, Rhode Island, Robert Morris, Southeastern Lousiana and Towson were among the 10 schools with Mount St. Mary’s and Stony Brook rounding out the full 12. Samb plays with outstanding energy on both ends that translates in his big rebouding numbers. While he isn’t the most athletic prospect, Samb has great length to distort shots around the rim defensively. He scores with soft touch around the basket, knows how to use the backboard to his advantage and can even stretch the defense with his outside shot off the catch.

Staff caught him right on time.

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

PrepHoops
Posted On: 09/4/20 8:38 PM

SPRINGFIELD, VA — DC Premier and Team Richmond squared off in the 17U Showcase Game at the I95 Finale on Friday night. Premier took an early lead and did not look back as they won by a final score of 78-73. Here are five takeaways from this contest.

Big Game James Comes to Play

Right from the opening tip, James Gross Jr.
collected the ball and the needle with a solid bounce pass for an assist to an open teammate. That was the first of many positive plays he had in this game. Gross popped off for 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists while playing with controlled aggression for each minute he was on the court.

Samb’s Versatility Flourishes

Abdou Samb

Abdou Samb was a two-way impact player throughout this game. Before we move forward, let’s not forget to mention how vocal he was on the court. Samb was often heard communicating clearly to his teammates from the back-line. His mobility and help defense stood out as he was disruptive on every ball screen. Samb was also a forceful presence around the rim because of his shot-blocking prowess. As a bonus, he stepped out and did something we’ve seen him do before and hit a trey ball. Samb’s development is coming along nicely and it seems like his best playing days are ahead of him.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 3 years ago

DC_Rams wrote: ↑3 years ago
CamsRams wrote: ↑3 years ago PrepHoops
Posted On: 09/3/20 3:15 PM

We are about to wrap up what has been the most unprecedented summer in AAU basketball history as COVID-19 prohibited any live evaluations periods to occur. Nevertheless, programs and facilities worked together in order to give players a platform as college coaches watched via live stream. Before May, it looked like the chances of having any basketball this summer were very slim, but fortunately that wasn’t the case and players were able to boost their stock along the way.

For this series, we’ll be taking a look at stock risers from the area in various classes.

Abdou Samb | 6’8 | Frederick Douglass/DC Premier

Samb was one of the biggest overall stock risers regardless of class in the area this spring/summer as his recruitment boomed. In the span of May-July, the 6-foot-8 forward picked up 10 of his 12 current offers. East Carolina, East Tennessee State, Elon, George Mason, Hampton, Kent State, Rhode Island, Robert Morris, Southeastern Lousiana and Towson were among the 10 schools with Mount St. Mary’s and Stony Brook rounding out the full 12. Samb plays with outstanding energy on both ends that translates in his big rebouding numbers. While he isn’t the most athletic prospect, Samb has great length to distort shots around the rim defensively. He scores with soft touch around the basket, knows how to use the backboard to his advantage and can even stretch the defense with his outside shot off the catch.
Staff caught him right on time.

Cox et al seem to have a knack for doing that.

ProviPaul87 · Unread post by **ProviPaul87** » 3 years ago

Reminds me a little of a young Dorian Finney-Smith long wing with a pretty decent jumper who can get aggressive when he needs to. could probably make a living out of bball!

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 3 years ago

Hope Rhody Island University folks are showing the love to Samb on the twitter and instagram with his announcement forthcoming

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 3 years ago

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 3 years ago

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 3 years ago

https://247sports.com/Article/Rhode-Isl ... 151330313/

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 3 years ago

Keep em comin Coach!

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 3 years ago

The days of undersized lineups are over. I couldn't be happier. Welcome to Rhody, Abdou!

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

Wow fantastic news great job staff !!

Jersey77 · Unread post by **Jersey77** » 3 years ago

This is a great pickup and very nice to have a freshman big for 21' backing up the juniors and seniors. Samb was my favorite big that we were recruiting and I feel that he has a ton of upside , which is why I wasn't disappointed when Geeter didn't have us in his final list. Excellent job by our staff.

4Diffs · Unread post by **4Diffs** » 3 years ago

Hard to judge a recruit by highlight video's, versus watching a full game, but there is a lot to like in those videos. One thing that stood out to me is that he looks bigger than 6'8'' which is a rarity. Normally a guy listed as 6'8'' is like 6'6'' but he actually looks bigger than 6'8' to me. Man we will be a big team next year if the roster stays as is, 2 Mitchell Twins, Harris, Samb that is four big bodies for Center and Power Forward. Not to mention Walker but he is more a small forward to me. Even the small forwards have good size, Walker, Iyo-Faleye, Johnson, height wise at least.

And the guards will be good size, Betrand, Martin, Berry. And Carey and Legett are six two or so. Could be one of our biggest overall line ups that I can remember. Looks like a good signing.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 3 years ago

I think this a good risk/reward pickup for us. It is hard for us to sell playing time to recruits now. A kid like Jeeter wants lots of minutes. I think Abdou is going to need time to grow into his persona. It is a luxury for us to be able to take a chance on him.

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 3 years ago

Having an actual DC Premier pipeline is just insane.

It's hard to believe there is so much talent in Kingston right now.

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 3 years ago

Very pleased to hear this! Hope he stays committed to Rhody! He seems like a player with good talent & a soft offensive touch on the ball. I saw some really nice floaters go in the basket, while he was drifting to the side. It's not as easy to do as he made it look...especially from a guy that is 6'8". I loved watching the blocked shots in the video and quick spin move near the baseline.

Rhody19/21 · Unread post by **Rhody19/21** » 3 years ago

Does this mean we have 1 scholarship spot left (assuming no changes

) for 21?

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

“Abdou is someone who is 6-foot-8 and he keeps on growing,” Handon told 247Sports. “I think he has a very high ceiling and that his best basketball is ahead of him.”
Handon continued, “He’ll bring incredible energy, toughness, and defense to the court immediately, and then I think his offensive game will continue to grow as he gets into college.”

“There is no doubt in my mind that he was definitely under recruited,” said Handon. “East Carolina came on very strong lately, but a lot of credit has to go to David Cox. Abdou has a great relationship with Dave and his staff, and that played a huge part in him committing to them.”

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

phipsiGD'11 · Unread post by **phipsiGD'11** » 3 years ago

Welcome to the Rhody family Abdou!

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 3 years ago

Cox is a recruiting superstar! And Rhody MBB is still on the rise if he has his way. Obviously every recruit is an individual so take this next statement for what it's worth, but, with the exception of Harris, this is exactly the type of PF recruit we would have lost to the "P5/6" crowd as we've seen in the past when their recruiting blows up. The fact that Samb must have been receiving advice to field more offers, yet still chose to commit now to Rhody is most significant. The team is (unbelievably) currently stocked with PF/C's of formidable size, I had assumed we would have had a tough time bringing in a quality 21' PF this fall, figured we would be looking to a spring signing. Samb must realize he's joining a solid frontcourt, which all indicates he believes in himself and in Coach Cox. Looks like a great commitment to me! Go Rhody!!

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 3 years ago

In my simplistic view I think taking a DC area prospect from Mason is significant.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

https://www.yurview.com/featured/uri-co ... w-30877219

Jersey77 · Unread post by **Jersey77** » 3 years ago

Nice article on Samb by Finkelstein, thanks for posting. Our staff has done an excellent job in solidifying our frontcourt for the next several years.

Ramrod · Unread post by **Ramrod** » 3 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 years ago

This video makes we want to go "Wooooo!" Just kidding, I recommend watching without the sound.

Kid reminds me of an adolescent deer that hasn't quite grown into his adult body yet. Long legs and arms. I hope that means a couple more inches in height. 6'10 with his skill set and motor would be a problem in the A10. Welcome to the Ram family Abdou!

Ramrod · Unread post by **Ramrod** » 3 years ago

Ramrod wrote: ↑3 years ago This video makes we want to go "Wooooo!" Just kidding, I recommend watching without the sound.

Kid reminds me of an adolescent deer that hasn't quite grown into his adult body yet. Long legs and arms. I hope that means a couple more inches in height. 6'10 with his skill set and motor would be a problem in the A10. Welcome to the Ram family Abdou!

Things that make me go Woooo:
Jump shot out of 3 point range
Face-up drives and spin moves in the lane
Back to the basket post up moves, drop steps and dunks
Strong finishes in transition
Good hands and patience down low
Great timing on blocked shots
Rim protection
Smooth floaters in the lane

Rhody78 · Unread post by **Rhody78** » 3 years ago

Let me tell you who his game reminds me of obi toppin what does everyone else think?!

Jersey77 · Unread post by **Jersey77** » 3 years ago

Rhody78 wrote: ↑3 years ago Let me tell you who his game reminds me of obi toppin what does everyone else think?!

I was thinking the same thing, but we probably should slow down on the lemonade

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