Clemson’s Aamir Simms was named to the ACC’s All-Academic team Friday, the league announced.

Simms is Clemson’s long representative on the academic team. The sophomore is fourth on the team in scoring, averaging 8.3 points. He also is averaging 4.6 rebounds per game.

So far this year, Simms is shooting 44 percent from the field and 74 percent from the foul line.

The Tigers host Syracuse Saturday in a pivotal game as they try to make a push for an NCAA Tournament bid. The game is scheduled to tip off at noon.