Tag: ben simmons
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BEN SIMMONS BASKETBALL BOOM
The enormity of Ben Simmons’s achievement was felt here in the Hunter. The number one draft pick was born and bred in Newcastle before moving to Melbourne in his early teens.
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BEN SIMMONS SET TO RECEIVE GOLDEN TICKET IN NBA
Ben Simmons is a supreme athlete and tomorrow…he’s set to be handed a golden ticket to fame and fortune. The 19-year-old Newcastle junior…is predicted to be chosen as the number one draft pick in the NBA… and that makes him a very big deal in the United States.
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IS BEN SIMMONS BOUND FOR THE STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA?
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons could be set to join one of the worst teams in American history, after the Philadelphia 76ers drew the first pick in the NBA Draft on June 23. Simmons is the favourite to be the first player selected, and was reportedly hoping to earn a deal with Los Angeles… but the…
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SIMMONS HELPS LSU PROGRESS IN SEC TOURNAMENT
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons has helped Louisiana State advance to the semi final of the S-E-C Tournament. The Aussie college star was benched for most of the first half after picking up two offensive fouls. He earned his keep in the second half, contributing 15 points including this spectacular slam dunk. LSU won 84 to…
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SIMMONDS DOUBLE-DOUBLE NOT ENOUGH FOR LSU
Ben Simmons and his US college side, Louisiana State, have finished the regular season with a 17-point loss to Kentucky. But the Hunter-bred basketballer still provided plenty of highlights. The 19-year-old finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven steals. LSU must now win the upcoming South Eastern Conference tournament to have any hopes of making…
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SIMMONS AND LSU KEEP PLAYOFF DREAM ALIVE
Ben Simmons and his American college side, Louisiana State have recorded a solid win in their last home game of the regular season, beating Missouri by nine. The Hunter-bred basketballer finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. “Simmons on the rebound, now the break, bounce pass. Oh man. Sampson with the finish but…
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SIMMONS AND LSU CLING TO NCAA TOURNAMENT HOPES
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons and his college side LSU, have bounced back from a three game losing streak, to outclass Florida 96 points to 91. Simmons came up with another well rounded performance, with 22 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals. The Tigers’ are still a long shot to make the finals, but…
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EIGHT TURNOVERS FROM SIMMONS HURTS LSU FINALS HOPES
A tough day at the office for Hunter-bred basketballer, Ben Simmons, as his LSU Tigers lost to Tennessee by 16 points. The 19-year-old started on the bench, reportedly for failing to meet his college academic requirements. When he did enter the game, Simmons managed to pick up 21 points and nine rebounds. But he was still…
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SIMMONS DOUBLE-DOUBLES AGAIN AS LSU DEFEAT TEXAS A&M
Hunter bred basketballer Ben Simmons has registered his 17th double-double this season, as his college side LSU beat Texas A & M by five. Showing his importance to the team, the 19 year old played every minute and failed to register a single turnover. Simmons finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, as Louisiana State…
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SIMMONS LEADS LSU TO TOP OF SOUTH EASTERN CONFERENCE
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons has helped his US college side Louisiana State to the top of the South Eastern Conference, thanks to an 11-point win over Mississippi State. The 19-year-old showed he’s not just an offensive threat. He finished the night with nine rebounds, seven assists and 16 points. Post-game, Simmons said he was happy…