Ben
graduated from US high school Montverde Academy and earned selection in the
2015 All American Game. He received several high-profile awards including the
USA High School Player of the Year and was selected in the World Team for the
2015 Nike Hoop Summit. Ben joined Louisiana State University and was named the
Southeastern Conference Preseason Player of the Year and named on the Associated
Press preseason All-America team. In June 2016 Ben was the No. 1 pick in the
NBA draft.