Ben Bentil Joins ASVEL Villeurbanne

Ben Bentil Joins ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL Villeurbanne strengthens its frontcourt with the signing of Ben Bentil, a Ghanaian power forward with EuroLeague experience

ASVEL Villeurbanne has announced the signing of Ben Bentil, a 29-year-old Ghanaian power forward standing 2.06 meters tall, to bolster their interior presence. Drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2016, Bentil brings a wealth of experience with 107 EuroLeague games under his belt, having played for Panathinaikos, Olimpia Milano, and Crvena Zvezda Belgrade.

Bentil began the 2024-25 season with Napoli, averaging 14.9 points and 6.3 rebounds. This move marks a return to French basketball for Bentil, who previously played for Champagne Basket during the 2017-18 season. Known for his physicality and reliable outside shooting, Bentil is set to make a significant impact for ASVEL in both the EuroLeague and Betclic ÉLITE.

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