Another talented 2029 prospect on this KIPP DC Legacy squad is Simms, who brings ideal size as an eventual combo forward down the road at 6’5″-6’6″. I liked the aggression he showed whenever he had a lane to the rim and while he didn’t complete the near posterizing dunk, late in the game against Atlee Simms took one dribble from the three point line and rose up with ill intentions on an opposing wing. He drew the foul and took advantage of his opportunities at the stripe. The aggression also showed with his pursuit of rebounds. In or out of his area, he snags misses as if the ball solely belongs to him. Simms runs the floor fluidly with awareness and dependable hands. He and Bentley will be a force for KIPP DC this season.

When you talk about upside and potential, Simms is clearly the guy for this KIPP group. His size at 6’5″-6’6″, springy athleticism above the rim and the edge that he brings as a shot blocker and rebounder all make for a prospect bound to put up double-doubles with regularity this season. He made the move from Clinton Grace to KIPP where he’ll play under head coach Jimmie Jenkins, who will scheme up plenty of lobs and back screens to let his athleticism take center stage.

Simms is a live body who runs the floor with a grace and effortlessness, but with the intent on playing violently as he sizes up chase down blocks or positions himself for posterizing lobs. He showed quickness on face-ups, versatility out of screens after freeing up one of his guards and a hungry motor.