Ben Eaves (basketball)

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

Ben Eaves

No. 21 – Manchester Giants
Position	Small forward / power forward
League	British Basketball League
Personal information
Born	(1987-04-10) 10 April 1987 (age 38) Preston, Lancashire, England
Nationality	British
Listed height	2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight	103 kg (227 lb)
Career information
High school	Worcester Academy (Worcester, Massachusetts)
College	UConn (2006–2007) Rhode Island (2008–2011)
NBA draft	2011: undrafted
Playing career	2011–present
Career history
2011–2012	APOEL
2012–2013	Manchester Giants
2013–2014	Plymouth Raiders
2014–2015	Manchester Giants
2015–present	Worcester Wolves

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.