Aiden Benjamin

Last year Aiden represented the national U16 team as a starting guard in the European Cup, highlighting his exceptional abilities and potential. Seeking further development opportunities, Aiden recently joined the Real Salt Lake Basketball Academy. This move underscores his dedication to continue to work on his skills and reaching new heights in his basketball journey.Teammates describe Aiden as a versatile point guard with the ability to find the open man in pick and roll situations. He possesses excellent court vision and displays a natural understanding of how to create scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates. Aiden excels at driving strong to the basket, utilizing his speed and agility to finish plays effectively. Additionally, he boasts a smooth pull-up midrange shot and demonstrates proficiency in shooting from behind the arc, making him a well-rounded offensive threat.Defensively, Aiden's quick hands and anticipation skills enable him to disrupt passing lanes and generate steals. Over the past two years, he has diligently worked on improving his strength and athleticism, further enhancing his defensive capabilities. Aiden's commitment to physical development and his defensive prowess make him a valuable asset on both ends of the court.Looking ahead, Aiden has set his sights on attending a boarding school in the fall of 2023. This next step in his journey will provide him with an immersive basketball environment and additional opportunities to refine his skills, further elevating his game.With his versatility, playmaking abilities, scoring prowess, and defensive decision making, Aiden Benjamin possesses the potential to become an impactful player on the court. As he continues to grow and develop, his determination and commitment to the sport will hopefully lead him to one of his long term goals to play eventually play division I basketball.For more information about his academics, check out the details section below. If you are interested in recruiting Aiden, feel free to reach out to Brian@slamstox.com for more information.