Cameron Sims hasn’t missed a beat since football ended
Cameron Sims is working his way back into basketball shape after playing a long football season for Lausanne, which lost to Christ Presbyterian Academy, 21-14, in the TSSAA Division 2 Class AA semifinals on November 16. But, Sims didn’t seem…
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Continue ReadingCameron Sims is working his way back into basketball shape after playing a long football season for Lausanne, which lost to Christ Presbyterian Academy, 21-14, in the TSSAA Division 2 Class AA semifinals on November 16.
But, Sims didn’t seem to show any signs of rust in Tuesday night’s loss at Memphis Central.
The 6-foot-3 senior point guard came off the bench and provided the Lynx with 19 points in a game that was slowed down by a horrendous number of fouls called.
Sims practiced with Lausanne one time before Tuesday’s game against the Warriors. Luckily, he was in shape to play a lot of minutes for the Lynx once Sky Forest and Alden Applewhite went to the bench after fouling out. If Sims’ performance came off just one practice, then that’s a positive indication for Lausanne moving forward, especially if he’s healthy.
“I wasn’t surprised when he came in. That’s what he does,” Lynx head coach Marvis Davis said. “In his ninth grade year, he and Sky (Forest) played some varsity. Instantly, he got the name “microwave”, because he was an instant player. We knew that.”
Sims has a nice shooting release. He’s one of those guards that can create scoring opportunities without the need of a screen. Sims scored 12 of his 19 points from 3-point range, and at one point, his outside shooting gave Lausanne a 62-54 lead late in the third quarter before Memphis Central started its late run from the free throw line.
Sims is just as good on the defensive end as he is on the offensive end. His defense leads to easy scores for himself and his teammates.
“He’s a lockdown defender. The one good thing about him is he always lets his defense turn into his offense,” Davis said. “Cameron can shoot the ball well. He can do it all, and he’s super athletic.”
The season is still early for this Lynx team. Sims is working himself back into basketball rhythm, and Forest is doing the same. Once Sims and Forest catch their groove, the 2018 season will look to be a good one for Lausanne because of the depth it has at every position on the floor.
Sims is one of the most versatile guards Davis has this season. He’s well-polished enough to play both guard positions. Sims’ attitude helps him to be a great defender. He’s always looking to guard the opposing team’s best player.
He will get his chance Thursday night when the Lynx play at Whitehaven, a team that’s loaded with 10 guards. Matthew Murrell is the Tigers’ biggest guard. He’s a 6-3 athletic specimen, with upper body strength. Davis feels Sims will be ready if his number is called to guard Murrell at times throughout the game.
“He takes pride in guarding everybody’s best player,” Davis said. “Everyone knows Matthew is a super talented kid. You can’t take nothing from him. He’s obviously a high-major Division 1 guy, who’s super, super talented, but Cam just looks forward to matchups like that.”