Former CMU guard Rayshawn Simmons to play in Czech Republic league
Former Central Michigan Basketball standout Rayshawn Simmons has signed a contract with Oril Prostejov of the Czech Republic National Basketball league.
Simmons started an assistant coaching job for his alma mater Webster Groves (Mo.) High School in early December. He received a text message on New Year's Day from his agent about a contract with Oril Prostejov and took the offer.
Simmons will be a mid-season add for the Oril Prostejov roster that is limited in the amount of foreigners it can have on the team, according to the Czech Republic rules.
Simmons, 23, played three seasons for the Chippewas. During that time span, the guard averaged 8.7 points per game, 3.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds.
He was a team captain for his junior and senior seasons and helped the program win back-to-back MAC West championships and an outright regular-season MAC title.
Simmons graduated from CMU with a degree in sports management, and played with the Washington Wizards Summer league team in July.
