SIMMONDS DOUBLE-DOUBLE NOT ENOUGH FOR LSU

Ben Simmons and his US college side, Louisiana State, have finished the regular season with a 17-point loss to Kentucky.

But the Hunter-bred basketballer still provided plenty of highlights.

The 19-year-old finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven steals.

LSU must now win the upcoming South Eastern Conference tournament to have any hopes of making it to the national finals.