Ben Hansbrough facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 23, 1987 Poplar Bluff, Missouri, U.S. |
| High school | Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, Missouri) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2011–2015 |
| Career history | |
| 2011 | Bayern Munich |
| 2011–2012 | Krka Novo Mesto |
| 2012–2013 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2013–2014 | Gran Canaria |
| 2014 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2014–2015 | Laboral Kutxa |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ben Hansbrough, born on December 23, 1987, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He also worked as an assistant coach for a college team. Fun fact: his older brother, Tyler Hansbrough, also played in the NBA!
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College Basketball Journey
Ben Hansbrough started his college basketball journey at Mississippi State University. He played really well there for two years. Then, he moved to the Notre Dame. At Notre Dame, he was a key player. He scored about 12 points in each game.
In his last year at Notre Dame, he was amazing! He scored 18.4 points and made 4.3 assists per game. Everyone agreed he was one of the best players in the Big East. He was even named the Big East Player of the Year for 2010-11.
Playing Professional Basketball
After college, Ben Hansbrough started his professional career. On June 27, 2011, he signed a one-year contract. This was with Bayern Munich in Germany. He didn't get much playing time there. So, he left the team on December 23.
Soon after, he joined Krka Novo Mesto in Slovenia. But he left that team in January 2012.
Playing for the Indiana Pacers
Ben Hansbrough played for the Indiana Pacers in 2012. This was during the Orlando Summer League. He played 5 games and scored about 6 points per game. On September 18, 2012, he signed a contract with the Pacers. This meant he joined his brother, Tyler, on the same team! Ben played in 28 games for the Pacers that season. He scored about 2 points and made 0.8 assists per game.
Playing in Spain and the NBA D-League
In August 2013, Ben signed a one-year deal. This was with Gran Canaria in Spain.
On September 26, 2014, he signed with the Chicago Bulls. However, he was later released by the Bulls. On November 1, 2014, he was picked by the Grand Rapids Drive. This team is part of the NBA D-League. He left the Drive in December 2014. Later that month, he signed with Laboral Kutxa Baskonia in Spain. He played for them for the rest of the season.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his playing career, Ben Hansbrough became a coach. On August 24, 2015, he joined Western Kentucky University's basketball staff. He helped with player development. On June 19, 2017, he was promoted. He became an assistant coach for the 2017-18 season.
However, Ben Hansbrough resigned from Western Kentucky in October 2017.
In 2019, Ben Hansbrough started a new business. He co-founded a Real Estate Development company. It's called Oliver and Hansbrough Development LLC. This company is located in Alvaton, Kentucky.
Career Statistics Overview
Here are some statistics from Ben Hansbrough's professional career.
NBA Regular Season Stats
Ben played in the NBA for one season.
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Indiana | 28 | 0 | 7.1 | .333 | .261 | .778 | .6 | 1.0 | .3 | .1 | 2.0 |
NBA Playoffs Stats
He also played in the NBA playoffs.
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Indiana | 6 | 0 | 3.7 | .000 | .000 | – | .5 | .5 | .0 | .2 | .0 |
Euroleague Stats
Ben also played in the Euroleague.
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Laboral Kutxa | 12 | 1 | 12.4 | .323 | .273 | .500 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Career | 12 | 1 | 12.4 | .323 | .273 | .500 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | |
See also
In Spanish: Ben Hansbrough para niños
