Anfernee Simons Declares For 2018 NBA Draft

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Anfernee Simons Declares For 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:04 pm

Anfernee Simons will declare for the 2018 NBA Draft and forgo his collegiate eligibility. 


Simons is one year removed from high school graduation and turns 19 in June, making him eligible for the draft without spending one season in college.


Simons was a top-10 high school recruit and spent his fifth year at IMG.


Simons was recently named to the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit and Jordan Brand Classic events.


"After discussing the matter with my parents, I have decided to forgo the opportunity to play in the NCAA and to instead enter the NBA draft," Simons said. "I am very thankful for the support I received at IMG Academy and from the NCAA coaches who recruited me. I am ready and excited to pursue my dream of playing in the NBA."

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Re: Anfernee Simons Declares For 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#2 » by gavran » Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:12 pm

So we'll have a Shaquille and an Anfernee in the NBA again? Awesome.
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Re: Anfernee Simons Declares For 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#3 » by ecuhus1981 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:35 pm

Good for Anfernee. I don't think that the trickle of NBA-level talent leaving the college ranks will hurt the NCAA, but I do feel that extremely talented young men deserve some autonomy and choice in their professional path. I don't know his game, but he's an elite prospect with good size; I'd be surprised if a contender doesn't burn a late 1st on him.
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Re: Anfernee Simons Declares For 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#4 » by DoItALL9 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:45 pm

Lil Penny?

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Re: Anfernee Simons Declares For 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#5 » by Kurosawa0 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:59 pm

Could be a Lou Williams type... or a Marshon Brooks.

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