Shawn Simmons

Shawn Simmons

Joined: Apr 17, 2020

Hey y'all! My name is Shawn and I'm excited to be the site expert for Swarm & Sting and a contributor for Cat Crave! I graduated from Winston-Salem State University and UNC Charlotte with degrees in communications. In the past, I've contributed to ProSportsExtra, covering NFL and professional wrestling. I'm a life long Hornets and Panthers fan! If you are a movie fan, I also have a podcast called the Madcap Movie Review Podcast, which is available on all major podcast platforms! You can follow me on Twitter @ShaolinShoGunMA

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: Ish Smith #14 of the Washington Wizards steals the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 22, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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CORVALLIS, OREGON - JANUARY 19: Evan Mobley #4 of the USC Trojans shoots a free throw during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum on January 19, 2021 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Joe Wieskamp #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes handles the ball in the game against the Oregon Ducks in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MARCH 04: Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his teams Big 10 championship after defeating the Michigan State Spartans 69-50 at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 20: Herbert Jones #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the first round game against the Iona Gaels in the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 20, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 13: Greg Brown #4 of the Texas Longhorns beats Cade Cunningham #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys for a rebound during the Big 12 Basketball Tournament championship game at the T-Mobile Center on March 13, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Joel Ayayi #11 and Drew Timme #2 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs battle with Austin Reaves #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners for the ball in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 28: Joel Ayayi #11 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrates against the Creighton Bluejays during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 28, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 14: Duane Washington Jr. #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes passes the ball in the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: RaiQuan Gray #1 of the Florida State Seminoles drives the ball down court against Jeriah Horne #41 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: Santi Aldama #34 of the Loyola (Md) Greyhounds drives to the basket during a college basketball game against the American Eagles on January 23, 2021 at Bender Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Florida State Seminoles drives the ball as Keeshawn Barthelemy #11 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 23: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on January 23, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Luka Garza #55 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts after a made basket in the game against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of the Big Ten men's basketball tournament quarterfinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Cameron Thomas #24 of the LSU Tigers drives to the basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the NCAA Basketball Tournament second round at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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