Old-school, all-around frontcourt engine for CMU
John Simons brought a tough, polished forward profile to Central Michigan, highlighted by efficient scoring, rebounding, and three-point range—he ranked fourth nationally in 3-point percentage in the 2015 season and finished 2014-15 as CMU’s second-leading scorer and top rebounder with 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. He also earned Third Team All-MAC honors and Academic All-MAC recognition, which signals a high-IQ, low-drama fit. The non-stat bonus: he was trusted as a co-captain and praised as a veteran presence, the kind of steady glue guy coaches love.
