Ben McLemore is an American basketball player recognized for his career as a shooting guard in the NBA and international leagues. After a significant collegiate impact with the Kansas Jayhawks, Ben McLemore was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings, marking the beginning of his professional career. During his redshirt freshman year with the Jayhawks in the 2012-2013 season, he averaged 15.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, earning him a finalist nomination for the prestigious John R. Wooden Award.
In 2023, he played for the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in China and later joined AEK Athens in Greece. He continued his international journey with Río Breogán in Spain during the 20232024 season, a phase of his career highlighting his adaptability and consistent performance across diverse professional leagues. Currently, McLemore is engaged with Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli in Turkey for the 20242025 season. His career trajectory, from a top NBA draft pick to a key player in multiple international leagues, underscores his enduring talent and commitment as a shooting guard, continuing to make him a marketable athlete on any court worldwide.