Jericho Sims
 Sims in 2018 | |
| No. 20 – New York Knicks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / center |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 20, 1998 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cristo Rey Jesuit (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| College | Texas (2017–2021) |
| NBA draft | 2021: 2nd round, 58th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–present | New York Knicks |
| 2021–2023 | →Westchester Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Jericho Eduard Sims (born October 20, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.
Early life
[edit]Sims attended Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] In his junior season, he averaged 21.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.[2] As a senior, he averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds per game.[3] Sims left as Cristo Rey Jesuit's all-time leading scorer, with 2,005 points.[2] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Texas, choosing the Longhorns over Minnesota.[4]
College career
[edit]As a freshman at Texas, Sims averaged five points and 3.9 rebounds per game.[2] He assumed a more important role late in the season after an injury to Mohamed Bamba.[5] He averaged 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore while missing time with an ankle injury.[6] Sims' junior season was cut short by a stress fracture in his back against Baylor on February 10, 2020.[7] As a junior, he averaged 9.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.[8] On March 13, 2021, Sims posted 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 91–86 win over Oklahoma State at the Big 12 tournament title game.[9] 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 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.[10] He later signed with Klutch Sports, forgoing his remaining eligibility.[11]
Professional career
[edit]Sims was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 58th pick by the New York Knicks.[12] On August 8, 2021, he signed a two-way contract with New York, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.[13] On July 9, 2022, Sims signed a three-year, partially guaranteed contract with the Knicks.[14]
In February 2023, Sims was selected to replace Portland Trail Blazers rookie Shaedon Sharpe in the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.[15] Sims did not make it past the first round.
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | New York | 41 | 5 | 13.5 | .722 | — | .414 | 4.1 | .5 | .3 | .5 | 2.2 |
| 2022–23 | New York | 52 | 16 | 15.6 | .776 | .000 | .750 | 4.7 | .5 | .3 | .5 | 3.4 |
| 2023–24 | New York | 45 | 11 | 13.0 | .691 | — | .667 | 3.3 | .6 | .2 | .4 | 2.0 |
| Career | 138 | 32 | 14.1 | .741 | .000 | .580 | 4.0 | .5 | .2 | .5 | 2.6 | |
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York | 5 | 0 | 5.5 | 1.000 | — | .750 | 1.6 | .2 | .4 | .2 | 1.4 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 5.5 | 1.000 | — | .750 | 1.6 | .2 | .4 | .2 | 1.4 | |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Texas | 34 | 11 | 18.5 | .607 | .000 | .426 | 3.9 | .2 | .3 | .5 | 5.0 |
| 2018–19 | Texas | 35 | 16 | 14.9 | .569 | – | .600 | 3.6 | .2 | .2 | .5 | 4.2 |
| 2019–20 | Texas | 24 | 24 | 27.3 | .658 | – | .592 | 8.2 | .8 | .4 | 1.2 | 9.7 |
| 2020–21 | Texas | 26 | 26 | 24.5 | .696 | – | .520 | 7.2 | .7 | .7 | 1.1 | 9.2 |
| Career | 119 | 77 | 20.5 | .639 | .000 | .524 | 5.4 | .4 | .4 | .8 | 6.6 | |
Personal life
[edit]Sims' father, Charles, played college basketball for Minnesota before becoming a dentist. Two of his brothers also played NCAA Division I basketball: Ty at Kansas State and Jason at Northern Iowa. Another brother, Dominique, played college football for Minnesota.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Merkel, Kaitlin (January 30, 2016). "Cristo Rey basketball star drawing big-time college looks". MN Basketball Hub. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Jericho Sims – Men's Basketball". University of Texas Athletics. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Davis, Brian (March 5, 2018). "Quiet Texas freshman Jericho Sims speaking loud enough with his play". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Fuller, Marcus R. (August 30, 2016). "Four-star Cristo Rey forward Jericho Sims commits to Texas over Minnesota". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Moyle, Nick (March 6, 2018). "Texas notebook: Sims blooming in Bamba's absence". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Moyle, Nick (December 11, 2019). "Confident Jericho Sims has been key during Longhorns' strong start". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Moyle, Nick (November 13, 2020). "Texas hopes F Jericho Sims will soar in his senior season". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Howe, Jeff (February 22, 2020). "Leaving Texas, turning pro could be an option for Jericho Sims". 247Sports. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Moore, CJ (March 14, 2021). "'He's one of one': Texas' Jericho Sims has figured out how to dominate, and that's bad news for everyone else". The Athletic. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Howe, Jeff (May 18, 2021). "Texas forward Jericho Sims files paperwork for NBA draft, doesn't sign with an agent". 247Sports. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Taylor, Cody (June 30, 2021). "NBA draft rising prospect Jericho Sims signs with Klutch Sports". USA Today. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Henry, Ben (August 2, 2021). "Former Minneapolis prep athlete Jericho Sims picked in NBA Draft". KSTP. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Knicks Sign Jericho Sims to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Knicks Sign Jericho Sims". NBA.com. July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ Chiari, Mike. "Knicks' Jericho Sims and All Participants Revealed for 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ Fuller, Marcus R. (May 6, 2016). "Jericho Sims, ex-Gopher's son, is Minnesota's fastest rising hoops star". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Texas Longhorns bio
Media related to Jericho Sims at Wikimedia Commons
