The Twins are back together on the court, as Takai (TK) and Tajuan Simpkins will be suiting up for Elon next year. Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch these two in action at Liberty Heights, as they put on a show and continued to flourish as a dynamic duo. They played together at NW Florida State in 2022-23, as Takai averaged 8.8ppg but Tajuan had to redshirt. Tajuan had an excellent year this year, averaging 15ppg to help lead the charge at NW Florida State. After a strong season for Takai, he was able to take advantage of the opportunity at Elon, finishing the season averaging 13.4ppg.
However, earlier this year, it was recently announced that 6’4 Tajuan Simpkins had committed to Elon and will now have three years left of eligibility.
Now, the Simpkins twins are back together and looking to make a lot of noise at Elon in the coming years. We had a lot to say about these two back in the day, as you can see what they did in high school below.
“Things really seem to start with the brotherly duo of 6’3 Takai Simpkins and 6’4 Tajuan Simpkins. Combined, they probably have the most bizarre recruiting situation in the region. They want to play together at the next level, but college coaches are largely unwilling at this point. Why’ They’ve thrived, not just coexisted, as a pairing for the entirety of their respective playing careers’ including with their current squad. Folks see an issue arising because the twins are widely seen as different levels of ability. Two things: First, they complement each other as well as any two players in the state. Secondly, the gap of separation is not quite as big as it’s being made out to be. Though Takai typically operates as the main floor general, Tajuan is more than comfortable at initiating the offense with the ball in his hands. The duo prefers an up-tempo style of play (primarily due to their incredible defensive prowess and ability to force turnovers), but are still quite effective within the half-court. Tajuan is a sharp cutter and utilizes his size very well to outmaneuver opponents around the basket. On the other hand, Takai is regarded for his shooting and instincts for making plays off the bounce. Both guys excel at playing hard, forcing turnovers, and working interchangeably on either side of the ball. They have all the makings of two guys who would outperform expectations.â€
Elon is a team to watch out for, as this could be one of the best duos in the CAA next year and in the coming years, as these two flourish in big way with their size, their ability to score and create, and their athleticism. Both can fill it up in a hurry; they have shown that in the past. And we are here to warn you, this could be a dangerous tandem leading Elon in the coming years. Watch out!