Jackson Simmons Earns East-West MVP

Posted Jul 19, 2011
It didn’t take long for Jackson Simmons to let his opponents know how seriously he was taking the East-West All-Star game on Thursday. Just 30 seconds into the West’s 100-93 win, Simmons posted up East center Tyrece Little, threw up a hook shot and turned to say something to him under his breath after it went down. From there the 6-foot-7 forward from Sylva, N.C. scored 19 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in an MVP-award-winning effort. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Kevin Thomas Commits To UNC Basketball
The crew from Inside Carolina discusses Kevin Thomas and his commitment to Michael Malone and UNC Basketball, Thomas's game and the athleticism he will bring...
Wed May 13, 2026

Matt Able has big game in NBA Draft Combine scrimmage
UNC shooting guard transfer Matt Able looked comfortable and confident during an NBA Draft Combine scrimmage in Chicago on Wednesday. The former N.C. State guard,...
Wed May 13, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Needs Caleb Wilson to Dominate NBA Draft Combine
UNC Basketball hasn't had high-level NBA draft picks in some time, so it's important Caleb Wilson has a good showing at the NBA Draft Combine...
Wed May 13, 2026

UNC Basketball Adding Assistant Coach Bryan Tibaldi
UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone is moving closer to finalizing his first coaching staff in Chapel Hill, and the next addition is already on campus,...
Wed May 13, 2026