Ben Simmons withdrew from all classes after LSU season ended

[Tr1boy]

1 year still means something. Baby steps

And it was free. 

What is also bothersome to read is that he just didn't care enough to bring his A game against big schools. 

Laziness all around?? 

If we draft him and he turns into Beasley that will be a really sad result

Not a CBS type of player really

[KingChre]

I disagree. Shows you are a quitter

And you bring unwanted attention from teams (many) that care about that

1st question: what happened with the academics incident?
2nd question: did you finish school??

Vs

I had some issues. Skipped some classes. But knew it was not right and ended up finishing my semester after the basketball season ended


He doest even have to pass the classes. Just sit there like a statute. Just go.

So by this logic you don't trust anybody that does not finish their degree? They are quitters right?  Honestly what is the difference between leaving at the end of his freshman year or halfway through? Those classes are irrelevant for him. Your point is inconsistent and I'm confused why you see him as a quitter but don't have a problem if he leaves at the end of the year.

Also, going to class and failing somehow is better than withdrawing? He isn't wasting anyone else's time by withdrawing. Going to class and doing nothing would draw attention from other students in the class who are actually there to learn.

[Donoghus]

1 year still means something. Baby steps

And it was free. 

What is also bothersome to read is that he just didn't care enough to bring his A game against big schools. 

Laziness all around?? 

If we draft him and he turns into Beasley that will be a really sad result

Not a CBS type of player really

You're projecting again, triboy.

[Eja117]

Anybody else worried?   

http://www.dksportsblog.com/ben-simmons-should-not-go-1/

"By him dropping out with a month of his one year in college left, I have lost all respect for Ben Simmons. He treated college as a one-stop-shop on his way to the NBA, and literally quit when the basketball season was over."

"This wasn’t because he was taking too hard of classes, it’s simply because he just didn’t care enough. All Simmons cared about was basketball, and I even question that sometimes as he looks lazy on the court. With the unquestioned ability to lead his team to wins against big teams, he didn’t even look like he cared and never played to his full ability in those games."

Somebody was mistakenly under the impression that Ben Simmons was a student athlete. 

[Boris Badenov]

The only reason he spent any time at all at a "school" is because he had to in order to play in the NBA.

To fault him for that is silly.  Fault the NCAA for this asinine system that maintains the farce of the "student athlete" at the schools with major sports programs.

Exactly.

How do we know he will show up to practice late?

Pay attention to film sessions etc.

This is a nonsensical connection to draw. In fact, if anything what we know is that he correctly prioritizes basketball over things that matter much less.

Shows you are a quitter

He doest even have to pass the classes. Just sit there like a statute. Just go. 

By this definition every single NBA player who didn't get his degree could be called a "quitter."

And your proposed metric of "not quitting" is even more ridiculous. Sitting like a statue and not even passing classes will not improve either his mind or his body, and would probably do harm to both.

[fairweatherfan]

The one-and-done model allows a student to play for the year without ever attending a single class.  I suspect this or something close to it happens a lot with guys who know they're in for one year. 

Blame the NBA for its age rule and the NCAA for allowing this kind of sham system for those guys.  I don't fault Simmons much at all, though it does seem like he has maturity problems.

[nickagneta]

1 year still means something. Baby steps

And it was free. 

What is also bothersome to read is that he just didn't care enough to bring his A game against big schools. 

Laziness all around?? 

If we draft him and he turns into Beasley that will be a really sad result

Not a CBS type of player really

You keep using this in description of players. I think you don't have a clue as to what type of player Stevens likes or wants. My guess is if Stevens had a choice, his type of player would be superstars that make his job easier.

Little advice. Stop using this to describe players. It makes you look really.....I will be nice and say naive.

[CFAN38]

For those comping Simmons to Beasley. In hind site Beasley had alot of red flags following him through his high school career. Simmons has none of this. He does have 1 very statistically successful college career on a team that looked very dysfunctional and did not win enough. The mix of players and coaching staff just didn't look well messed at LSU.

If I was am GM I would still go with Simmons #1. Like every prospect he could be a bust but the talent is to great. Ingram can also be a special player but at 6'10 240lbs with elite athleticism and feel for the game Simmons can not be passed up. 

[Tr1boy]

1 year still means something. Baby steps

And it was free. 

What is also bothersome to read is that he just didn't care enough to bring his A game against big schools. 

Laziness all around?? 

If we draft him and he turns into Beasley that will be a really sad result

Not a CBS type of player really

You keep using this in description of players. I think you don't have a clue as to what type of player Stevens likes or wants. My guess is if Stevens had a choice, his type of player would be superstars that make his job easier.

Little advice. Stop using this to describe players. It makes you look really.....I will be nice and say naive.

Do you know what type of players fit under CBS/type of players he prefers  or are you clueless??

Are there any "problem" child players on the team currently?

 Stevens has  also stated he prefers prospects that has spent 2 years in college

[Surferdad]

Just as everyone else has said, who cares? At least he was smart enough to go to classes while in-season so there'd be no disqualification issues. The NCAA is a joke of an organization. Blame them, not Ben.

Also, blame the media. The media has been talking about him the entire year. Showing highlights, comparing him to other great players, etc. Why would he focus on classes when all he's heard is how good he can be in the NBA?

I don't really care, but he is a fool to not take advantage of the educational opportunity right in front of him.  I refuse to believe that going to classes will interfere with him preparing for the draft.  Kids these days....

I mean one year of college is not going to do anything for him if basketball doesn't work out. So this is really kind of a moot point.

No it isn't.  Its April so he must be really close to the end of the semester.  I say, finish it up and get the credits.  If he ever goes back to college, he will be glad he did.

The whole thing puts Simmons in a bad light.

[hodgy03038]

I'm sure this is pretty typical for a lot of guys. I could care less. I don't care if Simmons can't read. I know he's got a high Bball IQ and cares about basketball.

I think what you are saying is you couldn't care less 

[nickagneta]

1 year still means something. Baby steps

And it was free. 

What is also bothersome to read is that he just didn't care enough to bring his A game against big schools. 

Laziness all around?? 

If we draft him and he turns into Beasley that will be a really sad result

Not a CBS type of player really

You keep using this in description of players. I think you don't have a clue as to what type of player Stevens likes or wants. My guess is if Stevens had a choice, his type of player would be superstars that make his job easier.

Little advice. Stop using this to describe players. It makes you look really.....I will be nice and say naive.

Do you know what type of players fit under CBS/type of players he prefers  or are you clueless??

Are there any "problem" child players on the team currently?

 Stevens has  also stated he prefers prospects that has spent 2 years in college

Yeah, I know what type of player Stevens prefers: players with loads of talent. Anything else that you or I say is speculation or the transference of our own preferences onto Stevens. And that is exactly what you are doing every time you say that. Please. Just stop.

[Tr1boy]

Just as everyone else has said, who cares? At least he was smart enough to go to classes while in-season so there'd be no disqualification issues. The NCAA is a joke of an organization. Blame them, not Ben.

Also, blame the media. The media has been talking about him the entire year. Showing highlights, comparing him to other great players, etc. Why would he focus on classes when all he's heard is how good he can be in the NBA?

I don't really care, but he is a fool to not take advantage of the educational opportunity right in front of him.  I refuse to believe that going to classes will interfere with him preparing for the draft.  Kids these days....

I mean one year of college is not going to do anything for him if basketball doesn't work out. So this is really kind of a moot point.

No it isn't.  Its April so he must be really close to the end of the semester.  I say, finish it up and get the credits.  If he ever goes back to college, he will be glad he did.

The whole thing puts Simmons in a bad light.

Exactly. 

[rondohondo]

who cares?

[TheTruthFot18]

It is strange but does it really matter?

Most these athletes get their work done for them or count "study hall" as a graded course.

I went to a D3 athletics school and the athletes there got preferential treatment for classes. I can't imagine what these guys get.