2020-2021 Men's Basketball Roster
Li, Ben
Jersey Number 21
Ben Li
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Toronto, Ontario
- High School:
- Thornlea Secondary School
- Major:
- Business
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh was personally the best of both worlds, academically and basketball-wise. I had a great connection with the people around the men’s basketball program.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2020-21): Played in 14 games, starting nine … Averaged 4.0 points and 2.1 rebounds … Also had five assists, five steals and three blocks … Shot 46.3 percent from the field (19-of-41), including 43.8 percent from 3-point range (7-of-16) … Knocked down 91.7 percent from the free throw line (11-of-12) … Posted two points, a rebound and assist in the Patriot League Tournament First Round game at Boston University (3/3) … Strong effort in regular season finale vs. Lafayette (2/28), posting 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range … Scored 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting and recorded a career-high four steals in big win at Loyola (2/21) … The day before, had 13 points and three rebounds vs. the Greyhounds (2/20) … Knocked down a 3-pointer at Bucknell (1/31) while adding four rebounds … A day prior, scored eight points on 3-of-4 shooting vs. the Bison (1/30). Also grabbed five boards … Had three points, two blocks, a rebound and steal in win at Holy Cross (1/24) … Scored first collegiate points at Bucknell (1/16) via a first-half free throw. Added his first-career field goal in the second half. Finished with four points … Made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Lafayette (1/2).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Finished senior season at Thornlea Secondary School in Ontario top five in the OSBA Prep League in scoring and rebounding (24 PPG, 11 RPG) … Named Biosteel All-Canadian … Racked up multiple tournament championships and MVPs in Canada freshman and sophomore year … Was a two-time Principal’s List honoree at Thornlea Secondary (finishing semester with a 90 percent average or higher) … Was part of the honor roll every semester in Canadian High School … Named to the camp roster for the 2019 U19 FIBA Chinese National Team … Played in games and tournaments globally – in Italy, China, Canada and Japan … Also part of the U17 Ontario Provincial team in the Canadian National Basketball Championship … Ranked in the top 15 in the class of 2020 by the OSBA prep league … Was a 3-point champion in the JIT Lissone Tournament in Milan, Italy, and MVP of the Magic3 Shanghai 3X3 Tournament … Also a standout at Middlebury Academy in Virginia, averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds as a junior … Named second team All-State of Virginia … As a freshman, had 40 points in one game, including 12 3-pointers … As a junior, posted a monster 42-point, 17-rebound effort against Massanutten Military Academy … Previously named a top 25 2020 player in Virginia and a top 20 2020 player in Canada.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 13, two times; last vs. Lafayette (2/28/21)
Rebounds: 5 vs. Bucknell (1/30/21)
Assists: 1, five times; last at Boston University (3/3/21)
Steals: 4 at Loyola (2/21/21)
GETTING TO KNOW BEN
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The culture and diversity
Major & Why: Business because I want to get into Sports Management after my basketball career.
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Travis Scott
Favorite Movie: Avengers: Endgame
Favorite TV Show: Flash
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jack Armstrong
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Raptors
Dream Job: NBA
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would: Be a Pro-Gamer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Invest
AS A FRESHMAN (2020-21): Played in 14 games, starting nine … Averaged 4.0 points and 2.1 rebounds … Also had five assists, five steals and three blocks … Shot 46.3 percent from the field (19-of-41), including 43.8 percent from 3-point range (7-of-16) … Knocked down 91.7 percent from the free throw line (11-of-12) … Posted two points, a rebound and assist in the Patriot League Tournament First Round game at Boston University (3/3) … Strong effort in regular season finale vs. Lafayette (2/28), posting 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range … Scored 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting and recorded a career-high four steals in big win at Loyola (2/21) … The day before, had 13 points and three rebounds vs. the Greyhounds (2/20) … Knocked down a 3-pointer at Bucknell (1/31) while adding four rebounds … A day prior, scored eight points on 3-of-4 shooting vs. the Bison (1/30). Also grabbed five boards … Had three points, two blocks, a rebound and steal in win at Holy Cross (1/24) … Scored first collegiate points at Bucknell (1/16) via a first-half free throw. Added his first-career field goal in the second half. Finished with four points … Made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Lafayette (1/2).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Finished senior season at Thornlea Secondary School in Ontario top five in the OSBA Prep League in scoring and rebounding (24 PPG, 11 RPG) … Named Biosteel All-Canadian … Racked up multiple tournament championships and MVPs in Canada freshman and sophomore year … Was a two-time Principal’s List honoree at Thornlea Secondary (finishing semester with a 90 percent average or higher) … Was part of the honor roll every semester in Canadian High School … Named to the camp roster for the 2019 U19 FIBA Chinese National Team … Played in games and tournaments globally – in Italy, China, Canada and Japan … Also part of the U17 Ontario Provincial team in the Canadian National Basketball Championship … Ranked in the top 15 in the class of 2020 by the OSBA prep league … Was a 3-point champion in the JIT Lissone Tournament in Milan, Italy, and MVP of the Magic3 Shanghai 3X3 Tournament … Also a standout at Middlebury Academy in Virginia, averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds as a junior … Named second team All-State of Virginia … As a freshman, had 40 points in one game, including 12 3-pointers … As a junior, posted a monster 42-point, 17-rebound effort against Massanutten Military Academy … Previously named a top 25 2020 player in Virginia and a top 20 2020 player in Canada.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2020-21 | 14-9 | 172-12.3 | 19-41 | .463 | 7-16 | .438 | 11-12 | .917 | 30 | 2.1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 4.0 |
| Totals | 14-9 | 172-12.3 | 19-41 | .463 | 7-16 | .438 | 11-12 | .917 | 30 | 2.1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 4.0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 13, two times; last vs. Lafayette (2/28/21)
Rebounds: 5 vs. Bucknell (1/30/21)
Assists: 1, five times; last at Boston University (3/3/21)
Steals: 4 at Loyola (2/21/21)
GETTING TO KNOW BEN
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The culture and diversity
Major & Why: Business because I want to get into Sports Management after my basketball career.
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Travis Scott
Favorite Movie: Avengers: Endgame
Favorite TV Show: Flash
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jack Armstrong
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Raptors
Dream Job: NBA
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would: Be a Pro-Gamer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Invest
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