Simien reviving career in Spain

Wayne Simien, who moved into a new house in Lawrence last spring with wife Katherine, and daughter Selah, has packed up the family’s belongings. Today all three are headed to Spain. “It’s a big adventure,” said former Kansas University basketball power forward Simien, who is about to resurrect his pro career with a team in the Española de Baloncesto League based in Caceres. The 6-foot-9, 250-pounder, who played for the Miami Heat for two seasons, sat out last year while rehabbing from knee surgery. He had an offer to attend Atlanta Hawks NBA training camp, but the offer was rescinded just a few weeks ago. Without a solid offer from another team, Simien, 25, decided Europe was the place to be. “I’m not looking at this as a steppingstone or anything, just an opportunity to play,” said Simien, who said he’s 100 percent healthy.... [read full story]