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UNCG GETS COMMITMENT FROM SWINGMAN< EVERSON SIMMONS IS THE LEADING SCORER IN SOUTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY.(SPORTS)

Byline: BILL HASS Staff Writer

GREENSBORO -- Looking for help on the wing, UNCG basketball coach Mike Dement announced the signing of 6-foot-5 Everson Simmons of South Johnston High School near Raleigh.

Simmons averaged 19 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season. A four-year starter, he set school career records with 1,977 points and 983 rebounds.

"He's a versatile player who can play wing (guard) or forward," Dement said. "He has good post moves, finishes well and can shoot the 3-pointer at times."

Simmons, who will play in this summer's East-West game, could help the Spartans right away. They lose 6-6 senior Josh Gross, and last week UNCG granted ...

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