Jericho Eduard Sims (born October 20, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the

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of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.

High school career

Sims attended Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in

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. In his junior season, he averaged 21.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. As a senior, he averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds per game. Sims left as Cristo Rey Jesuit's all-time leading scorer, with 2,005 points. A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Texas, choosing the Longhorns over Minnesota.

College career

As a freshman at Texas, Sims averaged five points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He assumed a more important role late in the season after an injury to

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. He averaged 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore while missing time with an ankle injury. Sims' junior season was cut short by a stress fracture in his back against Baylor on February 10, 2020. As a junior, he averaged 9.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, earning All- Big 12 Honorable Mention. On March 13, 2021, Sims posted 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 91–86 win over Oklahoma State at the

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title game. He averaged 9.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game as a senior, receiving All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Following the season, he declared for the

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while maintaining his college eligibility. He later signed with Klutch Sports, forgoing his remaining eligibility.

Professional career

New York Knicks (2021–present)

Sims was selected in the second round of the

with the 58th pick by the

. On August 8, 2021, he signed a two-way contract with New York, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks. On July 9, 2022, Sims signed a three-year, partially guaranteed contract with the Knicks. In February 2023, Sims was selected to replace Portland Trail Blazers rookie

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in the Slam Dunk Contest at the

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. Sims did not make it past the first round.

Career statistics

NBA

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College

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Personal life

Sims' father, Charles, played college basketball for Minnesota before becoming a

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. Two of his brothers also played NCAA Division I basketball: Ty at Kansas State and Jason at

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. Another brother, Dominique, played college football for Minnesota Golden Gophers football, Minnesota.

References

External links

Texas Longhorns bio
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