Gannon University Athletics

Simmons is one of four freshmen on the 2009-10 roster. He is expected to compete for playing time in the post.

High School: Played at Allendale Columbia (N.Y.) High School ... averaged 24.2 points and 13 rebounds as a senior ... named to the All-State second team ... was a McDonald’s All-America candidate ... named New York State Class C Player of the Year ... scored over 1,000 career points ... led Allendale Columbia to a 23-3 record as a senior, being a top-100 team in the small school bracket ... played one season at Suffield (Conn.) Academy following his senior season at Allendale Columbia ... averaged 14.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks at Suffield Academy ... shot 89 percent (59-66) from the free throw line ... reached double digits in scoring during 17 of 20 games, including three games of 20 points or more ... recorded 14 double-doubles.

Personal: Business major.