Wayne Anthony Simien, Jr. is an American professional basketball player. He was a member of the NBA's Miami Heat for two seasons before being recently traded to, and then waived by, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Growing up, Simien was a KU fan due to his proximity to Lawrence. He committed to play for Roy Williams and the University of Kansas as early as the 8th or 9th grade, and was later named to the 2001 McDonald's All-American Team. He played for the Leavenworth Pioneers in high school and led the Pioneers to a 6A-State Championship his junior year in high school.