Ben Gold
- Nationality: NZL
- Date of Birth: 26/04/03
- Place of Birth: Wellington (New Zealand)
- Position: CTR
- Height (CM): 211
- Weight (KG): 107
- Junior Assoc: NZ - Wellington
- College: Marquette (2022–2026)
- NBL DEBUT: 21/09/26
- AGE AT DEBUT: 23
- LAST NBL GAME: 16/10/26
- NBL History: Tasmania 2027
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Benjamin Gold was born in Wellington (NZ), where he grew up in a basketball family and began playing the sport alongside his two older brothers.
Gold attended Tawa College in Wellington and initially participated in several sports, including rugby and athletics, before concentrating on basketball.
During his junior development, Gold represented Wellington Basketball at regional and national competitions.
In 2018, Gold helped Wellington win the New Zealand Under-17 National Championship.
That year, he also represented New Zealand at the FIBA Under-15 Oceania Championship, where Benjamin Gold (10.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game) competed against leading junior players from across Oceania.
In 2019, Gold again represented Wellington at the national junior championships and earned selection in the tournament’s All-Star Team.
His performances attracted attention from Basketball Australia’s NBA Global Academy, based at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
Gold became the first New Zealand player selected to receive a scholarship through the NBA Global Academy program in Australia.
While training in Canberra, Gold developed his shooting, athleticism and versatility as a forward capable of playing inside and outside.
In 2021, Gold travelled to the United States with NBA Academy Latin America to compete at the Tarkanian Classic and G League Showcase in Las Vegas.
Against NBA Academy Africa, Benjamin Gold (22 points and 8 rebounds) produced one of his strongest showcase performances in just 25 minutes.
During February 2022, Gold represented the New Zealand Tall Blacks in FIBA World Cup qualifying games in Manila, Philippines.
On April 13, 2022, Gold signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Marquette University, becoming the first New Zealand NBA Global Academy graduate to sign with an NCAA Division I basketball program.
Gold received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 4043. He spent one year there and played for the program’s state league team.
FAMILY: Ben Gold is the son of Rob and Sharon Gold and has two older brothers.
His father and brothers played basketball, and Gold has credited the competitive games he played against them during his childhood with helping develop his skills.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Ben Gold made his NBL debut with the Tasmania JackJumpers at 23 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
Ben Gold currently plays for the Tasmania JackJumpers and has played 8 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists since entering the league in 2026.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Tasmania JackJumpers – 2 Year Deal (2026-28)
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 23 | Tasmania | 5-2 (1) | 6 | 107 | 43 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 52% | 7 | 15 | 47% | 6 | 9 | 67% | 65% | 64% | 14 | Totals | 8 | 147 | 57 | 33 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 38 | 52.6% | 8 | 19 | 42.1% | 9 | 15 | 60.0% | 64% | 63% | 14 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 23 | Tasmania | 5-2 (1) | 6 | 17.8 | 7.2 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 52% | 1.2 | 2.5 | 47% | 1.0 | 1.5 | 67% | 65% | 64% | 14 | Total | 8 | 18.3 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 52.6% | 1.0 | 2.4 | 42.1% | 1.1 | 1.9 | 60.0% | 64% | 63% | 14 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Gold (29 points and 3 rebounds) produced his highest-scoring performance against Papua New Guinea, shooting 13-of-14 from the field.
Gold (6 points and 10 rebounds) also represented New Zealand during the group-stage meeting with Australia.
During the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifying campaign, Ben Gold (2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist) made one senior international appearance for New Zealand.
In 2022, Ben Gold (8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game across four games) represented the Tall Blacks during the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gold (13 points and 7 rebounds) contributed against Saudi Arabia, followed by Gold (15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks) against Jordan.
At the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Ben Gold (4.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game across six games) represented New Zealand, which finished fourth.
Gold (14 points and 8 rebounds) delivered his highest-scoring performance of the tournament against Chinese Taipei.
COLLEGE
Ben Gold joined Marquette in 2022 after developing at the NBA Global Academy in Canberra and spent all four seasons of his college career with the Golden Eagles.
As a freshman in 2022–23, Gold appeared in 36 games off the bench and averaged 2.7 points and 1.0 rebound in 7.9 minutes per game while shooting 43.4 percent from the field. His season included 11 points against Central Michigan and a season-high 12 points at UConn.
Gold's role increased in 2023–24, when he appeared in 37 games with two starts and averaged 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 44.7 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three-point range. He made his first college start against Villanova and later played a career-high 37 minutes in a start at Creighton.
As a junior in 2024–25, Gold started all 34 games and averaged 7.4 points and 4.3 rebounds while making 53 three-pointers at 37.1 percent. He recorded a career-high 13 rebounds against Xavier, scored 14 points with four three-pointers at DePaul and set a new career high with 17 points against Providence.
Gold completed his college career as a senior in 2025–26, appearing in 31 games with 26 starts and averaging 8.0 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds. He recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds at Georgetown and scored a career-high 19 points against Seton Hall.
Across four seasons at Marquette, Gold appeared in 138 games and missed only one game during his college career, finishing second in program history for appearances at the time he completed his senior season.
Gold was named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in all four seasons at Marquette and also earned NABC Honors Court recognition following his senior year.
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