St. John's University Athletics
2012-13 Men's Basketball Roster
Sealy, Sam
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Jersey Number 40
Sam Sealy
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 187
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Forward
- Hometown:
- Medford, N.Y.
- High School:
- Longwood
Bio
On Sealy: A long, rangy, developing walk-on post player ... a big-man who contributes length, size and shot-blocking to the squad ... adds depth to the Red Storm frontcourt ... displays tremendous hustle, work ethic and unselfishness in St. John[apos]s practices.
Steve Lavin On Sealy: 'Sam has size and length to help our frontcourt get better each day in practice. He continues to add strength and gain a better sense for what it takes to compete at the highest levels of college basketball.'
As A Freshman In 2011-12: Appeared in four games in his inaugural season after earning a spot at walk-on tryouts ... totaled six minutes of action and averaged 1.5 minutes per outing ... grabbed one rebound in two minutes vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 8) ... also fired his first-career attempts from the free throw line vs. the Bearcats ... appeared for two minutes in a BIG EAST contest at Seton Hall (Feb. 14) ...
made his career debut with a two-minute stint in an 82-59 victory over UMBC (Nov. 13).
At Longwood: Played three years of varsity basketball for Longwood in Middle Island, Long Island, N.Y. ... led the Lions to a three-year combined record of 56-6 ... averaged 7.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocked shots per outing as a senior.
Personal: Samuel Stuart Sealy-James ... born in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... son of Arthenia Sealy-James and Ernest James ... has two brothers, Ernest (22) and Robert (16) ... brother, Ernest, was a New York State wrestling champion now wrestles collegiately at Edinboro College of Pa. ... chose St. John[apos]s because of the University[apos]s beautiful campus ... majoring in computer science.
Up Close With Sam Sealy
Favorite movie/TV show: 'Pardon The Interruption.'
What[apos]s on my iPod/iPhone/mp3 player: A lot of hip-hop and rap.
Favorite food: Mozzarella sticks.
Favorite place to hang out on campus/NYC area: Taffner Field House.
Favorite class: Theology.
Since coming to St. John[apos]s I[apos]ve learned: Leadership is an important trait in the real world.
Greatest athletic accomplishment: Dunking on someone in a home game in high school.
Hero/Role model: My older brother Ernest James.
Favorite athlete/sports team: Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma Thunder.
Funny/favorite basketball story: In high school, my teammates were all showing how high they can jump by touching the rim. I joined the contest but tried to show off by jumping in my socks, only to slip backwards and embarrass myself.
I came to St. John[apos]s because: I enjoyed the atmosphere and campus when I visited.
The best thing about St. John[apos]s is: The location.
One word to describe me on the court: 'Energetic.'
One word to describe me off the court: 'Laid-back.'
The St. John[apos]s basketball player that will surprise you this year is: Sir[apos]Dominic Pointer.
After St. John[apos]s or after my basketball career, I[apos]d like to: Pursue a career in computer science.
If I could have dinner with three people (in history or today): Kanye West, Kevin Durant and Kendrick Lamar.
What do you want to accomplish this season: I want to become the best player I can in the shortest amount of time in order to help this team go as far as possible.
Favorite quote: 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn[apos]t work hard.'
The teammate that inspires me is: Sir[apos]Dominic Pointer.
If I wasn[apos]t playing basketball I[apos]d be: Still going to school here at St. John[apos]s trying to get involved in a club/organization on campus.
Favorite movie/TV show: 'Pardon The Interruption.'
What[apos]s on my iPod/iPhone/mp3 player: A lot of hip-hop and rap.
Favorite food: Mozzarella sticks.
Favorite place to hang out on campus/NYC area: Taffner Field House.
Favorite class: Theology.
Since coming to St. John[apos]s I[apos]ve learned: Leadership is an important trait in the real world.
Greatest athletic accomplishment: Dunking on someone in a home game in high school.
Hero/Role model: My older brother Ernest James.
Favorite athlete/sports team: Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma Thunder.
Funny/favorite basketball story: In high school, my teammates were all showing how high they can jump by touching the rim. I joined the contest but tried to show off by jumping in my socks, only to slip backwards and embarrass myself.
I came to St. John[apos]s because: I enjoyed the atmosphere and campus when I visited.
The best thing about St. John[apos]s is: The location.
One word to describe me on the court: 'Energetic.'
One word to describe me off the court: 'Laid-back.'
The St. John[apos]s basketball player that will surprise you this year is: Sir[apos]Dominic Pointer.
After St. John[apos]s or after my basketball career, I[apos]d like to: Pursue a career in computer science.
If I could have dinner with three people (in history or today): Kanye West, Kevin Durant and Kendrick Lamar.
What do you want to accomplish this season: I want to become the best player I can in the shortest amount of time in order to help this team go as far as possible.
Favorite quote: 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn[apos]t work hard.'
The teammate that inspires me is: Sir[apos]Dominic Pointer.
If I wasn[apos]t playing basketball I[apos]d be: Still going to school here at St. John[apos]s trying to get involved in a club/organization on campus.