WAYNE SIMIEN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Where Are They Now: Wayne Simien

It’s hard to forget the name Wayne Simien. And I doubt anyone in Kansas ever will. This January, the 28-year-old had his No. 23 jersey hoisted into the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse with the hardware to deserve it. Consensus First-Team All-American. Big 12 Player of the Year. A 110-28 record from 2002-05 with the Jayhawks, [...]
Via Dime  |  May 26, 2011
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Who’s Hot? KU’s Simien Works In Christian Ministry

Two years ago, former Kansas star Wayne Simien left the life of pro basketball behind to join the Christian ministry. Simien, now 28,...
Via Lost Lettermen  |  May 18, 2011
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Simien's Jersey Joins Elite Company

As the spotlights point to the rafters and the banner with his name and number is revealed, former Kansas basketball player Wayne Simien will join an elite group of men and women with retired jerseys in Allen Fieldhouse. While his jersey will be the only name on that banner, Simien will be the first to tell you that he did not earn that honor by himself. Instead, the 2005 NCAA All...
Via KUathletics.com  |  February 04, 2011
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Simien To Be Honored Tonight

Wayne Simien was destined for greatness after scoring 25 points and grabbing eight rebounds in his first exhibition game as a freshman in 2001 against EA Sports. Then, in his regular-season debut versus No. 23 Wake Forest, Simien was again all the rage with a double-double (10 points and 11 rebounds) in just 15 minutes.
Via Phog.net  |  January 29, 2011
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M. Basketball. Simien to Have Jersey Retired January 29

Former KU basketball All-American Wayne Simien will have his jersey retired at halftime of the Kansas State at Kansas men's basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011.
Via KUathletics.com  |  October 09, 2010
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Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Induction Ceremony

- KU track and field standout Charlie Gruber, men's basketball great Wayne Simien, three-sport letterwinner Harold Patterson and the 2004 KU men's basketball team were inducted into the Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame Sept. 25 at the Booth Family Hall of Athletics.
Via KUathletics.com  |  September 25, 2010
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Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Announced

KU track and field standout Charlie Gruber, men's basketball great Wayne Simien, three-sport letterwinner Harold Patterson and the 2004 KU men's basketball team will be inducted into the Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame Sept. 25 at the Booth Family Hall of Athletics.
Via KUathletics.com  |  September 13, 2010
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Ex-Jayhawks Star Didn’t Kiss Wife Until Wedding

Former Kansas Jayhawks hoops star and devout christian Wayne Simien takes the KANSAS CITY STAR’s J. Brady McCollough through his life of tempation, which most prominently involved the appropriately-named Miami Heat. Wayne Simien’s first team meeting with the Miami Heat, which drafted him in the first round in 2005 with the 29th overall pick, gave him [...]
Via SPORTS by BROOKS  |  March 01, 2010
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Wayne Simien’s Found Religion

Wayne Simien: He was an All-American at Kansas and a 1st round pick of the Miami Heat in 2005. He’s quit basketball and is now running a non-profit organization in Lawrence, Kansas. We recommend reading this because it includes: a) Simien hanging out with AC Green, b) the story of Simien meeting his wife and [...]
Via The Big Lead  |  March 01, 2010
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Ricky Davis is Heading to the Heat

Breaking down the five-player trade between the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Via HoopsBlogging  |  October 24, 2007
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