Ben Bridges Named Irish Super League Center of the Year 2007

Also wins All-Irish Super League Honorable Mention for 2007

2007 USA Select Player Ben Bridges was named Irish Super League Center of the Year. Ben, who played his college ball at Stetson and then Elizabeth City State University was a fundamentally sound, back to the basket player on the 2007 European Exposure Tour team.

Playing for the Shamrock Rovers Hoops in the top league in Ireland, the Nivea Super league, Ben had an outstanding year.

While on tour, General Manager, Sean Kilmartin personally contacted several teams to watch Ben play. Coach’s came to watch him play and offer Ben a contract while on Tour. In fact, Ben had one of the best traveled days in USA Select history having eaten breakfast in France, Lunch in England and then diner in Ireland all on the same day! Sean Kilmartin personally handled the details of Ben’s first contract!

Completing his first professional season with the Shamrock Rovers, Ben ended with 23.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game!

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