Henshall Stars in NBA Academy Games Opener

Henshall Stars in NBA Academy Games Opener

Thursday, July 6, 2023

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Ben Henshall has opened his NBA Academy Games in style.

Photo: Discovery One Photography

Perth Wildcats guard Ben Henshall has guided the Centre of Excellence to the perfect start at the NBA Academy Games with a match-leading 20-point performance.

The CoE defeated the NBA Academy Latin America by 20 points in its opening fixture of the NBA Academy Games, and will next play the NBA Academy Africa – Blue team.

Henshall scored a game-high 20 points off the back of an impressive 10-14 shooting performance, where he only missed one shot from two-point range. He also grabbed a solitary rebound, assist and steal.

The NBA Academy Games is a series of exhibition matches that features the top international basketball prospects from outside the United States and features eight teams.

Henshall has been a standout for the Centre of Excellence in NBL1 East this season, and has averaged almost 17.8 points, 5.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game in the conference. 

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