Jackson Simmons Named to Jordan Brand Classic Regional Game

Posted Feb 24, 2011
Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., announced today the rosters for the Jordan Brand Classic’s Regional Game. The Regional Game will feature the top prep players from the state of North Carolina. The Jordan Brand Classic, presented by Foot Locker, will take place at Time Warner Cable Arena on Saturday, April 16th. The West Team will feature [UNC walk-on commit] Jackson Simmons (Smoky Mountain/Sylva, NC). (SLAM Online)

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