Indy Cornrows · May 27, 2016
NBA Draft Prospects: Ben Bentil has what the Pacers need
Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY SportsUSA Today Sports' Jason McIntyre of The Big Lead has the Pacers selecting Ben Bentil at No. 20. Although they do not know it yet, this would be a dream come true for Pacers fans.
Meet Ben Bentil, a 6'9" 235 lb. product from Ghana. Bentil moved to the United States at the age of 15 in search of an American education. Not only did he bring a desire to learn, he brought his natural athletic abilities that earned him a spot on Delaware's First-Team All-State for soccer - according to Pacers.com writer Wheat Hotchkiss. Taking his footwork to the court, Ben found himself accepting a scholarship to play basketball for Providence.