As for the Tennessee visit, Sampson tripped with his mother and Anderson.
It was real good, Sampson said. We met with the academic adviser [Kelli Brock]. My mom really liked the lady who was in charge of it. She liked how structured it was.
The coaching staff was phenomenal. They were really friendly. I could see myself. there. Coach Bruce Pearl is real cool
The visit was spectacular, added Anderson. We toured the facilities, toured their business center because he wants to major in economics. We learned what hell be able to do when he gets there academically as well as physically.
We got an opportunity to look at some film, how they play. JaKarr got a real good feel for what coach [Bruce] Pearl was doing as far as his style of play. Its uptempo, one in, four out. He talked with Tobias Harris.
Of Harris, Sampson said, Hes a real cool dude. Hes real friendly.
Tennessee really came on strong during the summer by attending many of Sampsons games.
Bruce Pearl was at almost all my games, Sampson said. That means a lot. I look for that, to see if the head coach is here, not just the assistant coaches.
They were at every game, Anderson added. Tony Jones and Bruce Pearl, the whole staff recruits him. He looks up at a game and he sees orange and white. That intrigued JaKarr a lot.
Sampson said no other visits were planned, but he would like to visit Baylor and Kansas.
Yes, he said.
As for when he might decide, Sampson said: I dont know. I just gotta finish these visits out and then Ill make my decision.
