COLUMBUS — Basketball wasn’t the reason Javan Simmmons committed to the University of Toledo.
The 6-foot-7 forward was searching for strong relationships and enlightenment at his future program of choice. He found it at UT.
“The ultimate factor was Coach K and his ability to show that he’s a players coach. He’s really like a father figure, which is what I was looking for in a coach,” said Simmons, a standout at Gahanna Lincoln in suburban Columbus. “He seems like the type of person that if I need help with anything, he’ll give me instructions on life and hold me accountable.