Bio

2016-2017 Athlete of the Year

As a freshman member of the Cowley men's basketball team Simms finished the season averaging a team best 14 points per game to go along with an average of 4.4 rebounds per game. He averaged 25.8 points per game in the Tigers' last five contests and scored 45 points in a win over Pratt.

A week after being named a Second-Team All-Jayhawk East selection, he followed up that honor by being named a Second-Team All-Region VI Basketball performer.

He was one of only four freshman to receive All-Region honors.

Simms' solid play helped the Tiger basketball team earn a home playoff win as Cowley advanced to compete at the Region VI Tournament held at Hartman Arena in Park City.

He has a 3.61 GPA, was named the March Athlete of the Month and is a sports management major.

"This honor gives me even more confidence heading into next season and makes me want to continue working hard," Simms said.