A nice Benford parting gift: Zachary Simmons

[Harry]

He really may have hit on a big under the radar signing here. Add in the point guard transfer and AJ Lawson and there is a NICE nucleus of young talent to build on...

for those who haven't followed this kid is from Cedar Hill and really blew up after signing with UNT.  6-9, 230 and very athletic playing in a tough district.

here is what his coach at Cedar Hill said about him:

"He's playing like a senior who's laying it all out there on the floor every game and that's what you want. He's playing his best basketball at the most important time of the year - second wave of district, heading to the playoffs. The crazy thing is there's still room for improvement with him and he knows that. He's improved the most from junior to senior year of any player that I've probably ever had in my career as a coach." -Brandon Thomas"

Here are some stats:

Simmons recorded 17 points, 23 rebounds and eight blocks as the state's fourth-ranked 6A team beat No. 12 Duncanville 73-55. The win gave Cedar Hill a two-game lead over Duncanville in District 7-6A. Simmons also had 11 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks in a 66-58 win over DeSoto earlier in the week.

Simmons is averaging 16 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks per game this season.

[DeepGreen]

And he's ours??

[greenjoe]

Verbal commit only.  Similar to a wink at a party.  

 

Is is there someone on the athletic department keeping up with this prospect ?  Did all the assistant coaches get their walking papers when TB got his ?

[TheTastyGreek]

1 minute ago, greenjoe said:

Verbal commit only.  Similar to a wink at a party.  

 

Is is there someone on the athletic department keeping up with this prospect ?  Did all the assistant coaches get their walking papers when TB got his ?

Signed. Not going anywhere unless we let him or he sits out a year. 

http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111016aaa.html

[Andrew]

Benford has left plenty of talent for a coach who can hopefully make that talent better! 

[greenjoe]

Thanks Greek

[TheTastyGreek]

1 minute ago, greenjoe said:

Thanks Greek

[greenminer]

This guy will spend most of his minutes at the 4, correct?

[Harry]

I had neglected to mention this young man suffered a broken leg in his junior year which probably cooled some bigger school interest in him.

[Harry]

 

[hickoryhouse]

That is 3 recruits that i am very excited about.  I can't wait for this season to start!