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SIMEON WILCHER #7 - GUARD - TEXAS LONGHORNS
9.4 PPG •
2.4 RPG •
1.8 APG
9.4 PPG
2.4 RPG
1.8 APG
Scores nine in season-high usage Wilcher notched nine points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 71-63 loss to UConn.
Impact Wilcher has been a bench rotator for the Longhorns so far this campaign, but he recorded a season-high 28 minutes in a close loss to the Huskies. Not only that, but the St. John's transfer also played longer than all but two of his teammates, signifying that he could be in store for more usage moving forward. The 6-foot-4 junior is now averaging 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists (all career-highs) on 20.7 minutes per game this season.
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Not starting in opener Wilcher will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against Duke, Eric Henry of 247sports reports.
Impact Wilcher transferred to Texas after starting in 25 of 36 games at St. John's in 2024-25. Given his track record, Wilcher seemed like a clear candidate to start. However, the junior will come off the bench in the season opener. Chendall Weaver, Tramon Mark, Nicolas Codie, Daily Swain and Matas Vokietaitis make up the rest of the starting five.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Longhorns add former St. John's guard Simeon Wilcher Longhorns men's basketball stays busy in the transfer portal
APRIL 24 • USATODAY.COM
Heading to Austin Wilcher has committed to paly for Texas for the 2025-26 season, per On3.com.
Impact Wilcher will join the Longhorns following two seasons with St. John's. The 6-foot-4 sophomore played a productive role for the Red Storm this past season, averaging eight points in 25.4 minutes per game. He will retain two years of eligibility with Texas moving forward.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Hits portal Wilcher will enter the transfer portal, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.
Impact Wilcher averaged 8.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 2024-2025 as a 25-game starter. The 6-foot-4 guard will have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next stop.
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13 points in fill-in start Wilcher registered 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 41 minutes during Saturday's 86-84 OT victory over Marquette.
Impact With Deivon Smith (shoulder) out for the regular season finale, Wilcher filled in and produced in the overtime win. The sophomore guard had an eleven-game best in points, but he also provided solid play on the defensive side of the ball again. He should be primed for a lot of playing time if not a start as the Big East Tournament kicks off this upcoming week.
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Entering starting five Wilcher is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Marquette.
Impact Wilcher will enter the starting five in place of the injured Deivon Smith (shoulder). Wilcher's been quiet from the floor of late, averaging just four points while only attempting 3.4 field goals per game and will look to provide a spark in a Big East showdown with Marquette.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Wednesday Wilcher is not included in the starting unit for Wednesday's game against DePaul, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.
Impact Wilcher will be coming off the bench after nine consecutive starts. The sophomore guard will look to make an impact with the time he gets after totaling 24.0 points and 6.0 assists across his last three performances.
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Scores five as starter Wilcher ended with five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 63-58 victory over Georgetown.
Impact Wilcher's role has been inconsistent this season, as the sophomore has been in and out of the starting lineup to varying results. He made his first start of the calendar year Tuesday in place of the injured Deivon Smith (shoulder), but the final stat line left much to be desired given his 29 minutes of action. It's unclear if the extended run will continue Saturday against Seton Hall, as it may be largely dependent on Smith's availability.
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11-point effort in win Wilcher notched 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Saturday's 88-71 win over Kansas State.
Impact Wilcher has been a consistent contributor so far this season whether he's a starter or not, and the win over the Wildcats was not different. Although the sophomore guard has had some problems with staying in the starting lineup, but his solid contributions should still keep him involved no matter what.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Wilcher is listed amongst St. John's starting five ahead of Saturday's game against Harvard.
Impact Wilcher will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench the last two games. Through seven games (four starts), the 6-foot-4 sophomore is averaging 8.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 22.7 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Thursday Wilcher is starting Thursday's game versus Baylor, the team announced.
Impact Wilcher was moved to the bench for Sunday's game versus New Mexico but has moved back into the starting five Thursday. He will start alongside Deivon Smith in the backcourt with Kadary Richmond starting at small forward.
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of starting lineup Wilcher is not part of the Red Storm's starting lineup for their game Sunday against New Mexico.
Impact Instead of Wilcher, Kadary Richmond will be one of the Red Storm's starting guards Sunday. The former averaged 13.3 points as a three-game starter.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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