2007-08 Sun-Times All-Area boys basketball team
February 29, 2008
From the Chicago Sun Times:
Stan Simpson, Simeon, 6-9 senior center: Signed with Illinois. First-team All-Public League selection. Developed into one of the top big men in the state this season. Averaged 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks.
Recruit Watch
February 20, 2008
From the Chicago Sun Times:
Simpson had 25 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Crane, and 10 points and seven rebounds in a loss to Farragut. Although Simeon fell short of a third consecutive city title, the Wolverines still have the 3A playoffs to look forward to as they go for their third straight state title
Simeon steals show
February 3, 2008
From the Chicago Sun Times:
Stan Simpson, the Wolverines’ 6-9 center, played through most of the fourth quarter and both overtimes with four fouls. It didn’t affect his game. He scored six of Simeon’s 12 points in the overtimes and finished with 23 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks.
”He really sucked it up,” Robert Smith said. ”That’s what we’ve been waiting for him to do all season. He’s always had that in him. Tonight he let it all out.”
Recruit Watch: January 21
January 22, 2008
From the Chicago Sun Times:
Simpson had 17 points in a win over Carver, and followed that up with 22 points in win a over Morgan Park. This week Simeon faces Bogan and Julian.
Recruit Watch: January 14
January 16, 2008
From the Chicago Sun Times High School Sports Blog:
Simeon remains at the top of the Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 after two conference wins during the week. In the Wolverines’ rout of Fenger, Simpson had 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. He then had 17 points and seven rebounds in a win over Julian. This week Simeon faces Carver and Morgan Park.

