Ben Simmons
6-9, 225 | Class of 2015
- HometownMelbourne, Australia
- SchoolMontverde Academy
- PositionPower Forward
- Status Signed LSU 10/14/2013
Ben Simmons Videos

Simmons, a basketball and soccer star?
NBA prospect Ben Simmons drains a 3-pointer while showing off his soccer skills with a rainbow kick.
VIDEO PLAYLIST 
- Simmons, a basketball and soccer star?
Simmons, a basketball and soccer star?
NBA prospect Ben Simmons drains a 3-pointer while showing off his soccer skills with a rainbow kick. - Greenberg on LSU: 'Embarrassing' to decline postseason bid
Greenberg on LSU: 'Embarrassing' to decline postseason bid
Seth Greenberg joins Mike & Mike to express his frustrations for LSU's decision to not participate in any postseason tournament, after failing to make the NCAA tournament. - Dickie V: LSU's 'bubble bath' days over if defeated by Texas A&M
Dickie V: LSU's 'bubble bath' days over if defeated by Texas A&M
Dick Vitale explains why LSU's only chance at defeating Texas A&M and playing their way to the NCAA tournament is if freshman star Ben Simmons steps up the plate and leads his team to victory. - Jones disappointed for Simmons
Jones disappointed for Simmons
LSU coach Johnny Jones explains how the Tigers were able to overcome adversity in the beginning of the season to become the No. 4 seed in the SEC tournament, as well as how disappointed he is that Ben Simmons is ineligible to receive the Wooden Award. - Should Simmons play on the Australian Olympic team?
Should Simmons play on the Australian Olympic team?
Jay Bilas thinks it would be a great idea if LSU freshman Ben Simmons played international basketball as a part of the Australian Olympic team so he could improve his game before joining the NBA. - Wooden Watch Top 15 Candidates
Wooden Watch Top 15 Candidates
The College Gameday crew reveals the top 15 candidates for the Wooden Award and the news that LSU freshman Ben Simmons is not eligible for the award. - Does LSU still have a chance to make it to NCAA tourney?
Does LSU still have a chance to make it to NCAA tourney?
Seth Greenberg joins Mike & Mike to explain why LSU freshman Ben Simmons shouldn't be held responsible for carrying the Tigers to the NCAA tournament and why the Tigers' only chance to extend their season is upsetting Kentucky on Saturday. - Shaq's advice to Ben Simmons
Shaq's advice to Ben Simmons
Shaquille O'Neal joins Mike & Mike to share his thoughts on whether LSU star Ben Simmons is ready for the NBA and to explain why it's crucial that young players become business savvy before turning pro. - Is Ben Simmons overrated?
Is Ben Simmons overrated?
Skip Bayless discusses LSU freshman Ben Simmons and how he is being overrated due to the national hype he has received as well as the fact that he doesn't seem to be playing with fire lately. - LSU benefiting from playing through Ben Simmons
LSU benefiting from playing through Ben Simmons
Seth Greenberg breaks down Ben Simmons' 21-point performance against Auburn and explains how Simmons makes his entire team better when they play through him. - Is LSU's record a referendum on Simmons?
Is LSU's record a referendum on Simmons?
Jay Bilas says LSU's record should not be held against Ben Simmons and talks about what he has to improve on when he gets to the NBA. - Journey to the Tourney: Hield, Simmons set to face off
Journey to the Tourney: Hield, Simmons set to face off
Chris Hassel and Kara Lawson preview the matchup between Buddy Hield's No. 1 Oklahoma team and Ben Simmons' LSU squad, with all the action set to take place on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN. - Kruger: Hield 'a special guy'
Kruger: Hield 'a special guy'
Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger explains what Buddy Hield has meant to the Sooners this season, his thoughts on Ben Simmons and a possible run to the Final Four. - Better NBA prospect: Hield or Simmons?
Better NBA prospect: Hield or Simmons?
The Around the Horn crew debates whether Oklahoma senior Buddy Hield will develop into a better NBA player than LSU freshman Ben Simmons. - Simmons focused on LSU, not NBA
Simmons focused on LSU, not NBA
LSU forward Ben Simmons joins SportsCenter to break down his team's 89-85 victory over Georgia, how he feels about his college experience and if he thinks about which team he'll be playing for next season. - Will Simmons act as tourney tiebreaker for LSU?
Will Simmons act as tourney tiebreaker for LSU?
ESPN college basketball analyst Jason Capel says there could be a Ben Simmons factor that could give LSU an advantage over a team with a similar resume at making the NCAA tournament.
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