Ben Eaves (basketball)

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Ben Eaves
No. 21Manchester Giants
Position Small forward / power forward
League British Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1987-04-10) 10 April 1987 (age 37)
Preston, Lancashire, England
NationalityBritish
Listed height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight103 kg (227 lb)
Career information
High school Worcester Academy
(Worcester, Massachusetts)
College
NBA draft 2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012 APOEL
2012–2013 Manchester Giants
2013–2014 Plymouth Raiders
2014–2015Manchester Giants
2015–presentWorcester Wolves

Ben Eaves (born 10 April 1987) [1] is a former professional basketball player.

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Pre-professional career

Eaves played a post-graduate year in the United States at Worcester Academy. Following his post-graduate experience, he played one season with the University of Connecticut before transferring to the University of Rhode Island. Playing three seasons with the Rams, Eaves would finish his senior year averaging 3.1 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.4 minutes. [2]

Professional career

Eaves started his professional career in 2011 with Cypriot team APOEL.

International

Eaves has represented Great Britain at U20 and U23 level.

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References

  1. "Rhode Island". Rhode Island. Archived from the original on 27 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  2. "Ben Eaves". ESPN.com. Retrieved 31 January 2018.