EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has announced the signing of Christian Benzon to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Purple Aces beginning next season.
 
A native of Denmark, Benzon has played in high school as a Danish exchange student at The Rock School in Gainesville, Fla.  The 6-4, 195 guard served as the team captain for head coach Justin Harden in both his junior and senior seasons.
 
“It is great to add a player of Christian’s ability to our team,” UE head coach Marty Simmons said.  “We are very excited about what he gives us. He is a very explosive slashing guard. He has great speed to run the wing and along with that can handle the ball very well. He has a tremendous motor and will play multiple positions for our team.”
 
Benzon led his team in scoring in his first two years at The Rock before taking on a defensive role, averaging 10 points as a senior.  His performance in his final season helped him to be named to the 2012-13 Independent All-State Second Team.  In 2010, Benzon played for Denmark in the U18 European Championships where he saw action in seven games while averaging 15.3 points per contest.  He posted efforts of 26 points versus Luxembourg and 22 against Israel.
 
He joins a 2013 freshman class that also includes Jaylon Brown (Fishers, Ind.), Duane Gibson (Cleveland, Ohio) and Blake Simmons (Newburgh, Ind.).
 
“We are extremely excited about all the guys we signed earlier in the year, Christian only adds to that excitement,” Simmons continued.  “Not only are they talented but they are terrific young men that will represent the University of Evansville in a first class manner.”