NOLA.com LSU basketball star Ben Simmons tells website: 'I can play wideout' NOLA.com LSU freshman basketball player Ben Simmons speaks to the media during a press conference at the LSU basketball practice facility on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. (Photo by Brianna Paciorka, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) (Brianna Paciorka). Print Email. Uninterrupted: Ben Simmons Tells LSU Football Coach Les Miles He Can Play WRBleacher Report Possible No. 1 NBA pick Ben Simmons thinks he could play football for LSUSB Nation all 7 news articles ยป Continue reading...