Anfernee Tyrik Simons (/ ˈ æ n f ər n i / AN-fər-nee; [1] born June 8, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played prep basketball for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Jan 22, 2025 · When the Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 23, it’ll be a homecoming for one of the league’s brightest young stars – Anfernee Simons. The 2021 Slam Dunk Contest champion has become...

Jul 6, 2021 · Anfernee Tyrik Simons is a professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. He played prep basketball for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fl and high school basketball for Edgewater High School in Orlando, FL.

Jan 31, 2025 · Simons grew up in Central Florida and was named after Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, the Magic's four-time All-Star in the mid-1990s. Simons played basketball at Orlando Edgewater High School before ...

Jul 30, 2024 · an nba star is giving back to his hometown community in central florida, kicking off his very own basketball camp, altamonte springs native anfernee simons plays for the portland trail blazers.

Jan 31, 2025 · Could Anfernee Simons be the answer to the Orlando Magic's offensive struggles? Our proposed trade brings the hometown guard back to Orlando.

Jun 8, 1999 · Simons racked up 25 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and seven assists over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 125-112 win over the Bucks. Simons (back) finished Friday's 102-97 win...

Simons first attended Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, where during his sophomore year he averaged 17.8 points, 4.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1 steal per game in 30 games.

Mar 8, 2021 · Simons attended Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, where during his sophomore year he recorded an average of 17.8 points, 4.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1 steal per game in 30 games. During his junior year, he transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, but he later returned to Edgewater High School where he graduated in 2017.

Jun 9, 2018 · For Simons, a native of suburban Orlando, the namesake of former superstar point guard Anfernee ``Penny’’ Hardaway and a lifelong Magic fan, simply walking onto his hometown team’s practice...