Bentil makes debut for Olimpia Milano in big win

Basketballghana.com can report Ghana Forward Ben Bentil has made his debut for new side Olimpia Milano in the Italian Serie A; Bentil’s debut came in Milano’s 79-53 win over Brindisi. (Click highlighted text to watch game highlights)

The win is Milano’s 10^th win in 10 games in the 2021-2022 League season and keeps Milano at the top of the 16 team league standings.

Bentil recently completed his move to the Italian side after leaving Turkish side Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul; the Sekondi born player joined Bahcesehir in the offseason after spending three years in Greece.

The 26 year old Power Forward/ Small Forward made a solid start to life in Milano by registering 10 points, seven rebounds and a steal in 16 minutes off the bench.

Bentil registered the most rebounds in the contest with two rebounds coming on the offensive side but missed out on two three point shot attempts.

The 6 foot 8 inch player scored three of five two point shot attempts and scored four of six free throw attempts. Teammate Devon Hall led all players with 16 points.

By Yaw Adjei-Mintah

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