Bennett Koch joins B. Braun Sheffield Sharks for 5th Consecutive Season

The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks, one of the premier professional basketball teams in the British Basketball League, is thrilled to announce the signing of Bennett Koch, who returns to the club for his 5^th consecutive season.

Koch, a 6’10 centre hailing from Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, is set to make a significant impact on the Sharks’ roster for the upcoming season. Koch’s addition to the team is the first announcement of the summer setting a solid foundation to further solidify the Sharks’ competitive position in the league.

During the 2022-23 campaign Bennett contributed 9.9 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, while shooting 55.1%, and 80% from the free throw line.

Head Coach Atiba Lyons expressed his enthusiasm about the signing, stating, “We are excited to have Bennett Koch back at the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. This will set a solid foundation for the roster for the upcoming season. Bennett’s combination of size, skill, and determination always makes him a valuable asset to our team. We believe his abilities will help us compete at the highest level and achieve our goals.”

Bennett Koch also shared his excitement about joining the Sharks, saying, “I am grateful for another opportunity to be a part of the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks organization. I look forward to continuing my development and contributing towards the team’s success in the upcoming year.”

The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks fans eagerly await the move into the brand-new venue, the Park Community Arena developed by Canon Medical which is estimated to be complete for the beginning of the new British Basketball League season.