Henshall impresses overseas

Ben Henshall has impressed internationally with an impressive scoring display in two games against the G-League Ignite. 

After scoring a combined 26 points against the NBA’s G-League Ignite team over the weekend, Henshall backed up with perhaps his strongest effort yet – 17 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals against Overtime Elite on Monday, Australian time. 

Some impressive flashes from @BACentreofExcel graduate Ben Henshall today vs Ignite. A young man with a very bright future. pic.twitter.com/oN6NhnaNZ2

— Liam Santamaria (@Liam_Santa) September 7, 2023

With Bryce Cotton, Tai Webster, Keanu Pinder, Jesse Wagstaff and Jordan Usher all rested, it was the Centre of Excellence product’s chance to shine. 

In all, he played 25 minutes in the Wildcats’ 91-64 victory in Las Vegas, as they capped off a 2-1 winning record across the team’s US trip. 

Sarr is the big story today, but Ben Henshall will have his name on 30 team's boards after this week. 12 more points for 19-year-old Perth guard, while often matched up vs. Holland.

— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) September 9, 2023

On Sunday, Perth coach John Rillie was full of praise for the 19-year-old.

"Oh man, I love that kid," he said. 

"We had him in last year just to practice and there's something about him. He has a chance to be special.

"Now everyone else is starting to realise that he's quite a good player. Where he gets to, we'll find out and it might take him a couple of years.

"He's certainly got some tools that get the NBA people excited, and myself of course."

Last NBL1 season Henshall was outstanding, averaging 18 points per game and five assists as the captain of the 20-2 Centre of Excellence. 

The Wildcats will now return home for the Hungry Jack’s NBL Blitz, which gets underway on Saturday, September 16.