Wayne Simien
6'8" 245 lbs
Power Forward
Leavenworth, KS
McDonald's All-American
Parade All-American
Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year
TSN on McD's Performance: "Prior to hurting his shoulder early in the week, he impressed the NBA personnel with his physical presence, reminding many of Utah’s Karl Malone. Kansas will not be tagged soft in the frontcourt with Simien."
Simien averaged 19.3 points and 10 rebounds a game for Leavenworth as a senior despite missing five games with a shoulder injury
Simien led the Leavenworth Pioneers to the Kansas State Championship his junior year.
TSN says "Wayne is the #2 rebounder in the entire senior class and the 5th best low post player...very punishing rebounder"
Dave Telep ranked Wayne as the 16th best senior in the nation. PrepStars lists him at 17th.
KU began recruiting Wayne in 7th grade
