Who he is: An athletic, defensive-minded big man playing a key late-season role.
He said it: “(He’s) energy. High energy. He’s just trying to do his job and he’s trying so hard, and I told him a couple days ago in the weight room I’m proud of him. He’s been not playing, not getting a lot of minutes, so now it’s big-time for him.” — Kobi Simmons
Hometown: Perth, Australia
Distance from Tucson: 9,700 miles
Population: 2.194 million
Local stars: Andrew Bogut, Ben Simmons, Heath Ledger
Famous food: Meat pie
