BrandonClayScouting.com: Prospect Eval – Kobi Simmons – February 10, 2015

Class of 2016 guard Kobi Simmons of Alpharetta, Ga., has elevated himself into a Naismith POY watch-list player. Read about his game here. Photo cred – Davide de Pas

By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB

Kobi Simmons – (Alpharetta, Ga.), – St. Francis HS / Atlanta Celtics – 2016
Height: 6’5″
Position: Point Guard
Committed College: Undecided
Star Grade:

Date: December 22, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: City of Palms (Fort Myers, Fla.)

Simmons was both explosive and efficient in a matchup with Antonio Blakeney (FL-15). He made open shots, attacked the rim and got teammates involved. He finished 13-for-19 from the field, 9-13 from the line with seven rebounds, three assists and one turnover.

Date: June 19, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: NBPA Top 100 Camp (Charlottesville, Va.)

Simmons played more of the point guard position here than off the ball where I saw him in March. He drove to kick and create for others. That said Jawun Evans (SC-15) bodied him off the dribble drive and showed that Simmons will have to get stronger to compete with elite point guards.

Date: June 18, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: NBPA Top 100 Camp (Charlottesville, Va.)

Simmons talent is undeniable. He can play either guard position effectively. He can facilitate or play-create. His frame is becoming an issue now. He will be a big time player, but for him to be an impact player for a potential Final Four caliber team – he has to get bigger. He does not have a pro frame right now and players like Jawun Evans are starting to exploit that now.

Date: March 14, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: The Elite Preview (Norcross, Ga.)

Simmons is both skilled and athletic at the guard position. He can score the basketball off the floater in the lane or from outside from beyond the 3-point line. He’s explosive and smooth all at the same time.

Date: November 16, 2013
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: St. Francis Verizon Hoop  (Alpharetta, Ga.)

Simmons showed tonight that he can score at all three levels in this high school game. He played off the ball and knocked multiple 3s from behind the arc. He also finished on alley-oop passes in the half court set. And he also proved to be a capable lead guard who can get the mid-range to score and distribute to his teammates. He has stringy frame right now, that may be his only physical flaw at the moment. When he fills out, he will have the full package.

Date: October 5, 2013
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Simmons read the pick and roll during the drill work. He made a nice left hand finish at the rim. He also finished at the rim with his right as well even punching a dunk in the half court. Simmons has a smooth jump shot mechanically but it wasn’t falling consistently here.

@SUVtv Footage from the Peachtree Corners Invitational

Highlights on Simmons complements of Courtside Films

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Brandon Clay is the Executive Camp Director of the Elite Basketball Academy and the owner of Brandon Clay Scouting. He is on the Naismith Trophy Board of Selectors. Clay is also the owner of Peach State Basketball, Inc., and ProspectsNation.com. He serves Director of Scouting for the OTRHoopsReport.com National Scouting Report. Clay has been involved in the community since 2001 as an evaluator, event operator and trainer. You can reach him at [email protected]

Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. also He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at [email protected] and follow him on twitter @JLHemingwayPSB