Javan Simmons is Ohio’s low-block ballast with a scorer’s touch
In the 2025-26 season, Javan Simmons gave Ohio a grown-man forward presence: 15.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 53.6% shooting, and 24 blocks in 31 starts, plus a career-high 30-point outburst against No. 19 Miami. He’s a sturdy fit if you want efficient interior scoring, physical rebounding, and a reliable half-court option, though the 20% three-point mark and 68.5% free-throw shooting show he’s not a stretch big. Ohio also labeled him one of its most exciting portal additions and a low-block presence who should help on the glass.
