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Who is Ben Hansbrough?
Ben Hansbrough is a former basketball player. Ben Hansbrough is currently a co-founder of a real estate development firm. He played basketball for six different teams during his career. Hansbrough played for the Indiana Pacers alongside his brother Tyler Hansbrough.
Ben signed a Summer League contract with the Pacers in 2012. He averaged 6.0 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 rebounds in five games.
Background
Ben Hansbrough was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on December 23, 1987.
Dr. Gene Hansbrough and Tami Hansbrough had him as the youngest of their four children.
Hansbrough’s father is a specialist in orthopedic surgery. In the 1970s, he participated in the high jump as well.
From 2008 through 2012, his mother worked as a university fundraiser at the University of North Carolina.
Siblings
Ben has two older brothers i.e., Greg Hansbrough and Tyler Hansbrough.
During his childhood, Ben used to play a game of 21 with his older brothers.
Greg Hansbrough, at the age of 8, removed a brain tumor. But later, he captained the cross-country team in his high school.
He is also an ultra-marathon runner and trail runner who has participated in many races.
Greg is a perfect example of inspiration. Although being told he would not walk again, Greg overcame all odds and became successful.
He has also published a book called Enduring Strength to show his amazing journey to date.
Ben’s other brother Tyler Hansbrough is also a basketball player like him. Currently, he plays in the Chinese Basketball Association for Sichuan Blue Whites.
Likewise, he graduated from UNC in 2009, winning NCCA and several National players of the year awards. In 2010 Tyler jersey number 50 was retired by UNC.
Tyler was picked in the 2009 NBA draft as the 13th overall choice.
Although being one of the finest players in college, Tyler didn’t shine in NBA more than expected.
Over his 8 years in NBA, he played for 3 clubs averaging 6.7 points and 4.2 rebounds.
Age, Height, and Weight
Ben Hansbrough is currently 34 years old and an American citizen.
As one would expect from a basketball player, he is extremely tall.
He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs roughly 92 kilograms.
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Facts of Ben Hansbrough
| Name | Ben Hansbrough |
| Date of Birth | December 23, 1987 |
| Birth Place | Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Age | 34 Years Old |
| Gender | Male |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Horoscope | Capricon |
| Body Measurement | Unknown |
| Height | 6 ft 3 inches (1.91m) |
| Weight | 92 kgs (203 lb) |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | 25.4 |
| Build | Muscular |
| Wingspan | Unknown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Tattoo | Unknown |
| Father Name | Dr. Gene Hansbrough |
| Mother Name | Tami Hansbrough |
| Siblings | Older brothers (Greg Hansbrough and Tyler Hansbrough) |
| Relationship | Married |
| Wife | Loryn Hansbrough |
| Children | Benjamin Hansbrough (son), Hansbrough (daughter) |
| Profession | Former Basketball Player and Assistant Present Co-founder Oliver and Hansbrough Development LLC |
| Education | Mississippi State University and Norte Dame |
| Position | Point Guard/ Shooting Guard |
| Draft | Undrafted |
| NBA Debut | 2012 |
| Jersey Number | 23, 11 |
| Salary | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Teams | Bayern Munich, Krika Novo Mesto, Indiana Pacers, Gran Canaria, Grand Rapids Drive, Laboral Kutxa |
| Playing Career | 2011-2015 |
| Social Media | Instagram @benhansbrough, Twitter @bhans23 |
| Last Update | April 2022 |
Net Worth
Ben Hansbrough’s net worth is $1 million. He made roughly $473,604 in one season with the Indiana Pacers. His salary contract’s other specifics have not been released.
The real estate industry is flourishing all around the world.
It has been a profitable industry. As a co-founder and real estate development agent, Ben must be making a six-figure salary right now.
Careers in High School and College
Senior High School
Ben averaged 9.3 points per game, 4.5 assists per game, and 3.8 rebounds per game in his sophomore season.
Later in his junior year, he led the squad to a 27-4 record by averaging 17.1 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game. They also took home the state championship.
Ben was already creating a name for himself during his senior year of high school.
He averaged 24.3 points per game, 10.4 rebounds per game, and 4.9 assists per game in his senior year. Poplar Bluff won back-to-back state titles because to his efforts.
In the 2004-05 season, Ben won the John Gibbs Award, Mr. Show-Me Basketball, and All-State First Team.
Ben had a fantastic senior year. He scored 1,577 points (2nd most in school history) and 493 assists in four years of high school (19th all-time in state history).
College
Hansbrough has chosen to attend Mississippi State University for college.
Season of the Freshman
During freshman year at Mississippi State for Hansbrough Ben averaged 7.3 points per game, 3.2 assists per game, and 2.8 rebounds per game in 35 games.
He was named to the All-Freshman Team of the SEC Coaches.
With 114 assists, he became the third freshman in college history to provide more than 100 assists in a single season.
Ben had a season-high 23 points and 8 assists against Texas A&M on December 2, 2012. On January 2, 2007, he had eight assists in a game against Aubrun.
Sophomore Campaign
Ben averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in his sophomore season with the Bulldogs.
In comparison to the previous year, he started in 28 games for the team triple. In his second season, he had double-digit scoring in 14 of the 20 games he played.
Ben scored a season-high 20 points in three games during the season. First up, UT Martin, then Auburn, and finally Florida.
Transfer to Notre Dame University
Ben transferred to Norte Dame in July 2008. He did not play in the junior season due to the NCCA transfer regulation.
Ben later made a significant contribution to the Fighting Irish during the 2009-10 season.
He started each of the team’s 35 games, averaging 12.0 points and 153 assists. In addition, he scored in double figures in 23 games.
Player of the Year in the Big East
On November 12, 2010, Southern Ben reached 1000 career points in the season opener versus Georgia. On February 23, 2011, he set a career-high with 32 points in a 94-93 thriller victory over Providence.
Ben had a career-high 10 assists and 5 steals in a 93-72 win over Villanova on February 28, 2011.
In his final college season, Hansbrough averaged a career-high 18 points per game and led the team in assists with 145.
Following that, he had 32 games with double figures, including one double-double.
Ben’s outstanding performance for the Fighting Irish earned him the Big East Player of the Year award and a spot on the first team.
Professional Career
Undrafted
Ben declared for the 2011 draft after graduating from college.
Future NBA champions Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Kawhi Leonard are part of one of the best draft classes ever. Ben, on the other hand, went undrafted on draft night.
So, on June 27, 2011, Ben decided to forego free agency and sign with Bundesliga 1 club Bayern Muenchen.
In his debut in October, he had a strong start, scoring 10 points and grabbing 4 rebounds/assists.
However, his playing time began to dwindle after that. Ben was released later in December.
A chance in the NBA
Hansbrough signed a Summer League contract with the Pacers in 2012. He averaged 6.0 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 rebounds in five games.
Later Ben signed a non-guaranteed contract for the 2012-13 season on September 18, 2012.
He made his NBA debut on November 5, 2012, against the Spurs. On December 18, 2018, Ben scored a career-high 7 points in a 93-98 loss to Milwaukee Bucks.
In his NBA career, he failed to reach a double-figure score. Overall in 28 games, he averaged 2.0 points and 0.8 assists.
Journey to Spain
In August 2013, Ben agreed to one year deal with the Spanish club Gran Canaria.
In his only season with Canaria, Ben had posted the best number of his career. He played in 30 games averaging career-best 11.4 points and 2.3 assists.
Looking for Opportunity
During 2014 free agency, Ben signed with Chicago Bulls. But before the start of the season, he was waived in October.
Later on November 1, 2014, in the 2014 NBA G League draft Ben was selected as the fifth pick by Grand Rapids Drive. But with mutual consent, he was waived.
Later, Ben signed a deal with Laboral Kutxa Baskonia on December 29, 2014. On March 29, 2015, Ben scored 10 points in a loss against Iberostar Tenerife.
It was the only time he reached double-digits in scoring. He played in 12 games for them with an average of 2.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists.
Post Career
Ben decided to hang up his shoes and join the Western Kentucky WKA support staff.
Later, head coach Rick Stansbury promoted him to assistant coach on June 9, 2017.
But in October, he was arrested for driving under the influence. Later on October 26, 2017, he resigned as an assistant coach in the wake of the arrest.
In 2018 Ben stepped on Real Estate Development. Ben, alongside Dareen Oliver, started a company, Oliver and Hansbrough Development LLC.
Personal Life
Ben Hansbrough is married to Loryn Hansbrough.
They married in 2017. Loryn is 28 years old. She is an Instagram star and also a Beauty Counter website ambassador.
They have 2 children together. Firstly, their son’s name is Benjamin Hansbrough, who was born in 2018.
Likewise, their daughter’s name is Leighton, who was born in 2019.
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Social Media
Hansbrough has accounts on Instagram and Twitter. On Instagram, he has around 5,000 followers. He’s making good use of social media for marketing and promotion.
He usually uses Instagram to share details and information about properties that are for sale.
