Tag: ben simmons
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ANOTHER STAR PERFORMANCE FOR BEN SIMMONS AT LSU
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons has helped his college side maintain its unbeaten record at home, as Louisiana State beat the Golden Eagles 100 points to 77. Simmons had limited impact in the first half because of an ongoing back complaint, but he came alive after the break, at one stage scoring 11 straight points. “Simmons…
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BIG NUMBERS FOR BEN SIMMONS AGAINST NORTH FLORIDA
Hunter-bred basketballer Ben Simmons has reminded the world why he’s tipped to be the NBA’s number one draft pick. Playing for his college side, Louisiana State, Simmons became the first player since Shaquille O’Neal in 1991 to score 43 points in a game. “Simmons. Another throw down on the feed from Patterson.” His passing game…
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BEN SIMMONS INTERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS
Check out the NBN interview with former Hunters junior Ben Simmons, as well as his highlights from the clash with the Newcastle All Stars.
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BEN SIMMONS TURNS ON HIS FLAIR FOR NEWCASTLE EXHIBITION
He’s being touted as next year’s number one NBA draft pick – and last night he showed why. 19-year-old Aussie, Ben Simmons, took to the court in Newcastle for his touring US college team… the same court where he learned to play 10 years ago. (Photo by Grant Sproulie)
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SIMMONS READY TO BALL
Ben Simmons is hopeful of being part of the Boomers squad, for next year’s Rio Olympics despite making himself unavailable this year to focus on college. Simmons took part in his first media session on Australian soil this morning, before heading north to Newcastle tomorrow. LSU takes on the Newcastle All Stars tomorrow night.
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ALL STARS PREPARE TO WELCOME LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY TO BROADMEADOW
The Louisiana State University basketball team has arrived in Sydney, ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Newcastle All Stars at Broadmeadow. Our boys are looking forward to facing former Hunters junior Ben Simmons, voted the best high school player in America earlier this year.
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LSU PREPARE TO FLY TO AUSTRALIA TO FACE NEWCASTLE ALL STARS
The Louisiana State University team has completed its final training session at home, before flying to Australia tomorrow to play a series of exhibition games. Former Hunters junior Ben Simmons will be the headline act when LSU faces a Newcastle All Stars team on Saturday night at Broadmeadow. Despite standing 6 foot 10 on the…
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SIMMONS READY TO SOAR
Louisiana State University has released vision of Newcastle product Ben Simmons and his teammates, preparing for their Australian tour. The Tigers only began practice this week before their first game in Newcastle, next Saturday night Ben’s 360-degree dunk, sending an ominous warning to opponents. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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SIMMONS SET FOR AUSSIE TOUR
Ben Simmons and the LSU Tigers will take on an Newcastle All Stars basketball team when they tour Australia next month. The All Stars team will be made up of players from Newcastle, Maitland and the Central Coast.