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Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's
Ht: 6-foot-5
Wt: 230 lbs
Named to Rivals.com's "100 To Watch" for 2009. Also a highly rated basketball prospect.
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From GBW...talks about his match-up against Cissoko.
OLSM Football News 2007
Football or basketball? Two-sport star Sims analyzing his options
The name Dion Sims has been on the lips of high school sports enthusiasts in the state of Michigan since he burst onto the scene as a physically imposing freshman at U-D Jesuit back in 2005. As a wide receiver he was an extremely tough cover, boasting size, strength and deceptive speed. On hardwood, he shined even brighter. At 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, he handled the ball well, was efficient from long range, and flashed outstanding versatility by playing every position on the floor at some point during the season.
Despite his dual-sport success, most thought that a collegiate future primarily in basketball was a virtual certainty. Two years, 35 pounds of muscle, and a great deal of interest from college football coaches later, and the decision is no longer that simple.
Even in the absence of eye-popping gridiron statistics during his junior campaign at Orchard Lake St. Mary's, Sims has emerged as one of the top football prospects in the state. He lists offers from UCLA, LSU, Miami, Ohio State,
Tennessee, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue and Iowa.
According to Scout.com Midwest Football Analyst Allen Trieu and Scout.com National Director of Basketball Recruiting Dave Telep, there is a very good reason for that.
"He is a better basketball player right now, but he probably has more long-term potential in football," Trieu explained. "To this point, he has been more effective as a defensive player, but his potential on offense is high because of his size and athleticism. He has good hands, runs good routes, and while he isn't a blazer, he has more than adequate speed ? especially if you're projecting him to tight end. He could really stretch the center of the field. He has the kind of size and natural athleticism that can be molded into a big-time prospect."
Said Telep: "I think he's a college hoops prospect on the mid-level. His body is a huge asset and his mid-range game is a help. So far this year in the limited times I have seen him, he's had moments where his shot has looked very good and he can pass the ball. I would think MAC programs would love to get their hands on him. To be higher, you would like to see him round out his game ? maybe add a post-up element to take advantage of size mismatches."
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From GoSpartans...Dion's father denies the rumor that his son silently committed to Michigan State. Will make officials to UCLA,
Tennessee, Miami (FL) and Ohio State. Will make unofficials to nearby UM and MSU.
