Zach Simmons

Philip Ferguson · January 9, 2019

https://247sports.com/college/north-texas/Article/North-Texas-Mean-Green-basketball-Zach-Simmons-transformed-his-defensive-game-127586548/?utm_source=247Sports Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=190109_125938_North Texas Mean Green&utm_content=Link&liveconnect=9A-77-F1-20-1A-0B-D0-CF-8B-BB-1C-45-A7-52-62-91190109_125938NorthTexasMeanGreen

"Now in his sophomore season, there has been a drastic change to how Simmons plays defense and the results have been seen throughout the season and reflect in both individual numbers and wins for the Mean Green who are now 15-1."

southsideguy · January 9, 2019

he has improved so much since last year, if he can make the same leap his junior and senior year he could be an elite player.

Edited January 9, 2019 by southsideguy

jdennis82 · January 9, 2019

Great Brune article, as always.

The article focuses on his defensive improvement - which is warranted as it's been incredible - but his offense may be just as crucial to the 15-1 start.

In stretches where shots aren't falling for our perimeter players, getting him a touch or two in the post really has a settling effect on the squad. Often college post players are rushed and/or indecisive with the ball so for Simmons to have a calming influence in this way is extremely valuable.

southsideguy · January 10, 2019

Simmons always looks like he is control, even during the introductions he has that same look as when he is in the game. He is called for a foul he just walks away without acting like he did not commit the foul. I guess he leaves that up to Coach Mac.