LSU star Ben Simmons opens up about issues with academics

Posted Mar 8, 2016
Shortly before LSU's regular season finale at Kentucky, the list of Wooden Award finalists was released without freshman Ben Simmons on the list. According to LSU writer Glenn Guilbeau, Simmons' omission was a result of the Australian star, likely the No. 1 in pick in next year's draft, failing to record a 2.0 GPA during his fall semester. (CBS Sports)

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