Tag: ben simmons
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SIMMONS BOUNCES BACK FROM OKLAHOMA LOSS
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons has provided an emphatic response following LSU’s loss to Oklahoma State, when the Tigers blew a 17-point lead. Louisiana State easily overcame Auburn this morning, with Simmons putting the exclamation point on the win. The 19-year-old was criticised for not being more assertive in Sunday’s loss, but this time around, he…
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SIMMONS SHOWS HIS SKILLS IN US
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons has provided an emphatic response, following LSU’s loss to Oklahoma State, when the Tigers blew a 17-point lead. Louisiana State easily overcame Auburn this morning, with Simmons putting the exclamation point on the win. The 19-year-old was criticised for not being more assertive in Sunday’s loss, but this time around, he…
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SIMMONS’ TIGERS FALL SHORT TO NUMBER-1 RANKED OKLAHOMA
A tough afternoon for Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons, as his LSU Tigers suffered a disappointing loss to Oklahoma. Simmons was restricted to just one shot in the final 10 minutes, as the number one ranked college team in the US scored a dramatic win.
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SIMMONS ADDS TO THE HIGHLIGHT REEL AGAINST GEORGIA
Another big performance by Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons, as his American college side LSU beat Georgia by four points. “The three minute mark, Simmons on the lob from Victor. That’ll get the crowd going a little bit.” Simmons registered 22 points and 14 rebounds, again prompting questions about his likely move to the NBA. “How…
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SIMMONS STEERS LSU TO WIN OVER ARKANSAS
Just a few days after earning special praise from US President Barack Obama former Newcastle junior Ben Simmons has helped his college side to a two-point win over Arkansas. Simmons finished with 16 points and 18 rebounds.
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MODEST GAME BY SIMMONS BUT LSU STILL WIN
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons was kept reasonably quiet for LSU this afternoon, but the Tigers still managed to record a nine-point win over Ole Miss college. The 19-year-old spent most of the first half on the bench, but did show glimpses of his best, posting seven assists, five rebounds and 15 points. “Feet underneath for…
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MAGIC PRAISE FOR BEN SIMMONS
Former Newcastle basketball junior Ben Simmons has drawn high praise from one of the greatest basketballers of all time. Lakers legend Magic Johnson says Simmons is the best all round player he’s seen since LeBron James. Johnson believes the 19 year old will have an immediate impact with the team that picks him in the…
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BEN SIMMONS TOP SCORES AS LSU BEAT VANDERBILT
Former Newcastle Hunters junior Ben Simmons has produced his second highest scoring effort for LSU – helping his college side to an eight point win over Vanderbilt. “Simmons. Put it on a platter and laid it in softly with a great feed.” “You don’t see that everyday. Not at the collegiate level.” Simmons led all…
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SIMMONS POURS IN 36 TO LEAD LSU IN WIN
Former Newcastle Hunters junior Ben Simmons, has produced his second highest scoring effort for LSU, helping his college side to an eight point win over Vanderbilt. Simmons lead all scorers on the night with 36 points and also grabbed 14 rebounds. The win helps the Tigers to a record of 8 and 5 and keeps them…
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PRODIGY SIMMONS HAS COLOURS LOWERED
A wake-up call for basketball prodigy Ben Simmons – copping criticism following his US college team’s loss. Hunter-bred Simmons was labelled as careless, nonchalant and even too unselfish – told to step up if he wants to make the NBA.