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Jahari Simmons recently completed his first season with Santa Fe Men's Basketball during the 2025-26 campaign. The 6'2 guard is a Jacksonville native who graduated from Andrew Jackson High School. Simmons chose to play for Santa Fe, stating the college "feels like home", and credited the coaching staff as a major reason for joining the Saints. In the classroom, he is pursuing a sports journalism degree and earned All-Saints Academic Team honors.

Simmons appeared in 19 games during his freshman season, averaging 7.4 points, 4.4 assists, and shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc. He showcased his playmaking abilities early on in the season with two back-to-back 10-assist games vs Tallahassee State College and The Potters House. His strongest scoring performances came later in the season with 19 points against Tallahassee State College and 15 points against North Florida Prep. Beyond the court, Simmons has earned the reputation as someone who is dependable, connects with those around him, and brings a positive attitude to the Saints program and community.

Before arriving at Santa Fe, Simmons had an impressive high school career at Andrew Jackson High School. He was named Florida Times Union Player of the Year, News4JAX Player of the Year, District Player of the Year, and Source Hoops All-State First Team. He also led his team to the FHSAA Class 3A Final Four, was selected Florida Times Union First Team, and played AAU basketball for OTOD.

UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine sponsors a "Teammate of the Week" selection from all five Santa Fe Saints sports teams. The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), the SF sport-specific coaches, and the athletic director nominate deserving Saints for this weekly award. Teammates of the Week embody the character qualities the SAINTS (Seek, Aware, Integrity, Noble-Minded, Thankful, and Safe) emphasize and value. SF student-athletes who impact their team, community, classmates, and families for the better are the best candidates for this weekly award hosted by proud SF partner UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.