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Matt Simpkins Scout.com Headlines:
Simpkins Makes His Pick
6-foot-9 big man ends his recruitment
-by ScoutHoops.com Jan 5, 2008
Simpkins Ready For Visits
Will trip to Washington in two weeks
-by ScoutHoops.com Aug 17, 2007
Audio: Matt Simpkins
A conversation with 2008 big man prospect
-by WildcatScoop.com May 8, 2007
Cats turn their attentions to other bigs
Terrence Jennings and others still in play.
-by WildcatScoop.com May 7, 2007
Class of 08’ Recruit likes Illinois
Head Coach Weber is looking at early class
-by IllinoisHSPreps.com Aug 14, 2006
Audio: Matt Simpkins
Update on Sacramento big man
-by WildcatScoop.com Aug 1, 2006
Road Show in Los Angeles
Phog.net's Eric Bossi checking in at the West Coast All-Stars Camp
-by Phog.net Jul 12, 2006
Matt Simpkins has a leader
Once academics are in order, recruiting will speed up.
-by WildcatScoop.com Jun 9, 2006
PF Matt Simpkins: Could Find Himself In 2008
-by Scout.com Jun 9, 2006
Pangos Camp: Day 1 Rundown
Horne, Adams, Simpkins, Hickson look strong
-by Scout.com Jun 4, 2006

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Matt Simpkins
Ht: 6-9 Wt: 200
Position: PF, C
Birthplace: Oakland,  CA
Year: Class of 2008
AAU Team: Nor Cal Elite
High School: The Patterson School
(Patterson, NC)
College: Memphis

2008 Scout.com HS Basketball Rankings (full list):
Pos: PF Pos Rank: #29 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Athleticism
 Defensive Presence
 Finisher
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Low Block Scorer
Game has made strides as his body catches up to his talents. Good looking athlete who can score it down low and get out and run the floor.


Biography:
SO:Young post with good size, moves fairly well. Moderate skill level at this point. JR:Body and athleticism to play at high major level. Skills and feel for the game need to improve.

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Visit DateSigned LOI?
Memphis Verbal Yes None  
Arizona No Interest No None  
California No Interest Yes None  
Connecticut No Interest Yes None  
Florida No Interest No None  
USC No Interest No None  
Washington No Interest Yes None