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Ole Miss Signs Australian Guard Ben Henshall for 2026-27

7/10/2026

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Summary

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Ole Miss adds Australian guard Ben Henshall for the 2026-27 season.
Henshall, 22, posted 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in the 2025-26 NBL.
He helped the Australian Boomers win gold at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup and averaged 11.5 points in the qualifiers.
Coach Chris Beard said Henshall’s professional experience and high basketball IQ give him a college edge and should boost the backcourt.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the USA Basketball “Dream Team,” the first Olympic squad to feature active NBA stars, won gold in Barcelona by an average 44-point margin, sparking worldwide interest in basketball. The surge raised NBA international rosters from 23 players in the 1991-92 season to 74 by 2011-12, prompting NCAA programs to scout abroad. Ole Miss’s recruitment of Australian guard Ben Henshall reflects that enduring pipeline.

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Story summary

Ole Miss adds Australian guard Ben Henshall for the 2026-27 season.
Henshall, 22, posted 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in the 2025-26 NBL.
He helped the Australian Boomers win gold at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup and averaged 11.5 points in the qualifiers.
Coach Chris Beard said Henshall’s professional experience and high basketball IQ give him a college edge and should boost the backcourt.

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