Andrew Simmons

By Staff Reports

Published: January 9, 2009

-- What he did: Simmons, a 6-0 junior guard, was the most valuable player in the Henrico Holiday Hoops tournament after leading the Monarchs to the title. He scored 37 points in the three victories, including 20 against Monacan in the quarterfinals, but it was his floor leadership and other contributions that spearheaded the Monarchs, who moved into the T-D Top 10 this week. He averages 3.5 assists and 2.2 steals. Age: 16 Three words your friends would use to describe you: "Funny, outgoing, cool." Strengths: "Driving to the basket and dishing the ball off; leadership." I'm working to improve: "My shooting, not over dribbling and defense." Toughest opponent other than yourself: "Coach [Ksaan] Brown. He knows I'm capable of doing good." Favorite food: Chicken Favorite candy: Sour Patch Best sports memory: "Last year, when our two leading scorers didn't play in a game [Midlothian], I scored 25 points [a career high] and we won." Biggest challenge: "Trying to make the state tournament. Coach has put a lot of emphasis on that." If he had one wish: "To go to the University of North Carolina." Possession you can't do without: "My shoes [Jordans]." What's on your iPod: "Kanye West, Li'l Wayne, T.I." Facebook or MySpace: MySpace One thing about you most people don't know: "When coaches scout me, they think I'm left-handed, but I'm not." Sports person you admire the most: "LeBron James." - Arthur Utley