# Talk:Jermaine Samuels

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This review is transcluded from Talk:Jermaine Samuels/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.
Reviewer: MWright96 (talk · contribs) 09:18, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
Will be reviewing this article as part of the GAN Backlog Drive of April to May 2020. MWright96 (talk) 09:18, 23 May 2020 (UTC)

It is reasonably well written.
a (prose):  b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists): 
It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (reference section):  b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR): 

It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects):  b (focused): 

It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias: 

It is stable.
No edit wars, etc.: 

It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales):  b (appropriate use with suitable captions): 

Overall:
Pass/Fail: 


### Lead
The lead is on the short side. Please expand on his achievements thus far
I have expanded the lead about his early life and college achievements. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 14:56, 23 May 2020 (UTC)


### High school career
"He first dunked the ball at age 13." - think this sentence could be reworded to a more formal phrase
Changed to "began dunking the basketball at age 13". ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:16, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
"as well as playing AAU ball for Expressions Elite." - playing basketball in the Amateur Athletic Union for Expressions Elite.
Rephrased
Wikilink points per game, points and rebounds to their respective articles for those unfamiliar with basketball
Done. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:16, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
"he averaged 19 points per game for The Rivers School." - for Rivers School
It is generally known as "The" Rivers School, so I think this is appropriate. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:16, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
Italize USA Today since it is a printed newspaper
Done. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:16, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
"Samuels committed to Villanova in November 2016, " - committed to playing college basketball for
OK. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:16, 23 May 2020 (UTC)


### College career
"He rejoined the rotation in February 2018 but struggled to play consistent minutes and did not play in NCAA Tournament victories" - think the text in bold can be worded differently so that it can be understood better
Changed to "receive" consistent minutes since it is largely a coaching decision. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:26, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
"Samuels helped Villanova achieve a 26–10 record and win the Big East." - Big East Conference.
Done. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:26, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
Wikilink three-pointer to the relevant article for non-Basketball readers
Done. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:26, 23 May 2020 (UTC)


### National team career
"In the summer of 2019" - please avoid using seasons per MOS:SEASON
Changed to "July and August 2019"
"Samuels was a part of the United States National team" - "National" doesn't need to begin with a capital letter
Changed to lowercase. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:31, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
"The team won bronze," - won the bronze medal,
OK. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:31, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
Wikilink Dominican Republic to Dominican Republic men's national basketball team
Done. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:31, 23 May 2020 (UTC)


### Career statistics: College
Please add references to the college stats table to verify the information contained within it
Cited to SportsReference. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:34, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
Will put the review on hold to allow the nominator to address/query the points raised above. MWright96 (talk) 10:12, 23 May 2020 (UTC)

I have addressed your concerns. ~EDDY (talk/contribs)~ 15:34, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
@Editorofthewiki: Now promoting to GA class. MWright96 (talk) 19:50, 23 May 2020 (UTC)

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