LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons, who led the Tigers in scoring, rebounds and assists this season, has decided to turn pro and relinquish his final three seasons of college eligibility.
For the 14th time in LSU basketball history, a player was chosen in the first round of the National Basketball Association draft as Jarell Martin of Baton Rouge was selected by the Memphis Grizzlie
The Minnesota Timberwolves got their man in the middle. The Lakers got a playmaking partner for Kobe Bryant.
Knicks fans just got mad — though not for long.
Karl-Anthony Towns hoisted a child high up toward his shoulders, letting the youngster at an NBA community service event feel what it was like to rock the rim with a dunk.
John Calipari and his Kentucky pipeline to the NBA will have yet another major impact on the league’s annual draft.