High school all-star Jackson Simmons will be UNC walk-on
Posted Apr 14, 2011
Before he committed to play basketball at North Carolina as a preferred walk-on, Smoky Mountain High center Jackson Simmons happened to be a big Duke fan. Simmons, 6 feet 8 and 210 pounds, will play in the Jordan Brand Classic regional all-star game Saturday at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte against some of the best players from around the state. "Yeah," he said with a laugh, "I was a Duke fan until high school. I went through a stage, but I always admired how UNC played and always could imagine myself playing there."
(Raleigh News & Observer)
Related: Basketball Recruiting, Recruiting Board
Cameron Boozer Lists UNC Among Schools Most Involved In His RecruitmentClass of 2025 5-star forward Cameron Boozer recently discussed his recruiting journey as well as what may be next for him and his twin brother,...
Fri May 3, 2024One-on-One With Cade Tyson
Incoming transfer Cade Tyson had many reasons to choose Carolina as his next educational and basketball home. UNC checked all of his boxes, so much...
Thu May 2, 2024
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - How does RJ Davis keep cementing his UNC legacy? Cliff Omoruyi visiting
R.J. Davis is staying at UNC for a 5th season. He’s already accomplished so much in a Tar Heel uniform, but what else can he...
Thu May 2, 2024
Rutgers transfer center Cliff Omoruyi to visit UNC on Thursday
Rutgers transfer center Clifford Omoruyi is set to visit the North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday. An addition like Omoruyi would be a welcome to...
Thu May 2, 2024