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While LSU is only 4-3, Simmons has been arguably college hoops' top player, or at least the most notable.
At 6-foot-10, just 19 years old, Simmons has the height of a big man, the athleticism of a wing player, and the ball-handling of a guard. He's averaging 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists per game while shooting 54% from the field.
On Wednesday night, Simmons flashed more of his potential, scoring 43 points on 15-20 shooting, with 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks, leading LSU to a 119-108 win over North Florida. These are video game numbers, the type of stats LSU hasn't seen since Shaquille O'Neal played there over 20 years ago.
Except Simmons' game, for all of its versatility, is lacking something major - shooting.
Simmons' jump shot is by far his biggest weakness. He's only attempted two three-pointers all season (making one), and defenses simply sag off of him on the perimeter, daring him to shoot.
Perhaps the most exceptional part of Simmons' game so far is that it doesn't seem to matter. Here's a look at Simmons' shot chart from his 43-point explosion Wednesday night:
Look at that stat line! Ben Simmons' 43 pts tonight are the most by an LSU player since Shaq also scored 43 in 1991. pic.twitter.com/tCFJySQmuN
- ESPN (@espn) December 3, 2015
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