Texas Longhorns forward Jericho Sims on Tuesday was among the prospects that participated in the Klutch Sports Pro Day from California, and the high-flyer went a bit viral after his performance.
Sims is coming off a stellar performance during the NBA draft combine last month. He produced the third-highest max vertical jump ever recorded at the event and is said to have helped his draft stock perhaps more than any other prospect.
The 6-foot-10 product put that leaping ability on full display during his Pro Day, and there is video to back it up.
During one drill, Sims went up for a dunk attempt and proceeded to throw the ball off the backboard to himself for the alley-oop. He took off perhaps a little too high and then appeared to hit his face on the rim, as captured by @MGRADS on Twitter.
Y’all watch @JerichoSims HIT HIS EYE ON THE RIM #KlutchProDay pic.twitter.com/sz4Dri6oOV
— BEAN 🏁🏁🏁 (@MGRADS) July 14, 2021
Sims averaged 9.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocked shots in 26 games last season. He was named to the All-Big 12 Tournament Team after helping the Longhorns to their first-ever postseason championship, producing a career-high 21 points and 14 rebounds.
He was initially not projected to be selected by most, but a strong showing at the combine has his name rising up draft boards. Certainly, he is among the most athletic players in the class this year given his measurements at the combine and insane dunk on Tuesday.
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