Ben Simmons is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft but Charles Barkley says not only him but ALL youngsters should stay in college for at least two years.

TMZ Sports caught up with Barkley in NYC and he says they’re not ready for the NBA after one year.

It’s not a crazy question, LSU has struggled this season and as good as Ben looks, some wonder if the lack of team success means the 6’10” walking double-double has a little more learning to do.

Barkley says Simmons and LSU won’t even make March Madness that he’s definitely not ready for the NBA.

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