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5 Ben Probst
Ben Probst
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    190
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Madison, Wis.
  • High School:
    Madison La Follette
  • Position:
    G
  • gp
    31
  • pts/g
    13.3
  • fg %
    42.9
  • 3pt %
    45.3
  • ft %
    86.4
  • reb/g
    2.8
  • a/g
    2.3
Bio

2023-24: Appeared in 31 games, starting all 31... averaged 13.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists on 28.3 minutes per game...All-WIAC Honorable Mention...Academic All-District Team

2022-23: Appeared in 20 games, starting 18...averaged 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 28.4 minutes per game...WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll

2021-22: Appeared in 28 games, making nine starts...averaged 9.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game...shot 42.8% from the field, 41.3% from behind the arc, and 80.8% from the free throw line...scored career high 21 points vs. UW-Stevens Point

2020-21: Appeared in all ten games of the season as a true freshman...averaged 3.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game

High School: Two time Big-8 All-Conference (2nd-2019, 1st-2020). Two-year captain, three-time scholar athlete award (2018, 19, 20). Four-year varsity letter winner. 

Career Highs:

Minutes: 40 vs. UW-Stevens Point 12/3/22

Points: 30 at Augustana 12/22/22

Rebounds: 8 (2x) Most Recent vs. UW-River Falls 2/25/24

Assist: 8 at Trine 3/8/24

Steals: 4 vs. Gust. Adolphus 11/11/23

 

Major at UW-Platteville: 

Finance/Sports Management

 

What is your favorite thing about UW-Platteville? 

The close-knit community.

Why did you choose UW-Platteville? 

 The family like atmostphere, facilities, and rich tradition along with a great academic program. 

  

Last Updated: 3/26/24

Recent games
Season Statistics
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Career Stats: Shooting per game

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Career Stats: Ball control per game

Career Stats: Ball control totals

Career Stats: Ball control per 40 min

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News mentions
Men's Basketball Announces Nike and US Sports Camps
Men's Basketball Announces Nike and US Sports Camps

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The UW-Platteville Men’s Basketball team has experienced its fair share of excitement already in 2024. The year began with the Pioneers clinching a share of the WIAC Regular Season Championship with a win over Oshkosh on February 7 and that success continued into the conference tournament when Platteville beat River Falls on February 24 to clinch its fourth ever WIAC Tournament Championship.

Nies, Probst Named Academic All-District
Nies, Probst Named Academic All-District

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Brad Nies and Ben Probst of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team were named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team it was announced on Tuesday.

Photo: Larry Radloff, d3photography.com.
Pioneers Season Ends In Overtime Loss To Trine

ANGOLA, Ind. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (26-5) led for much of the game, but Trine (27-4) rallied to win 88-86 in the Elite Eight matchup inside the MTI Center in Angola, Indiana.

Probst Propels Pioneers To Elite Eight
Probst Propels Pioneers To Elite Eight

ANGOLA, Ind. – Senior Ben Probst dialed up a season-high 27 points as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (26-4) beat Case Western Reserve (23-5) 95-75 to advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday evening inside the MTI Center in Angola, Indiana.

Pioneers To Host Opening Rounds Of NCAA Tournament
Pioneers To Host Opening Rounds Of NCAA Tournament

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament for the fourth time in seven years at Bo Ryan Court this Friday and Saturday. The Pioneers will welcome Bethany Lutheran, Gustavus Adolphus, and Loras to Platteville.

Pioneers Bring Home Several WIAC Postseason Awards
Pioneers Bring Home Several WIAC Postseason Awards

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was named the 2023-24 WIAC Kwik Trip Player of the Year the league announced on Wednesday. Pioneers Head Coach Jeff Gard was tabbed Kwik Trip Coach of the Year, while sophomore Max Love joined Pearson on the All-WIAC team. Senior Ben Probst and junior Brady Olson collected Honorable Mention, with Olson also earning All-Defensive honors. Senior Austin Schaff was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.

Pioneers Win WIAC Championship Behind Second Half Surge
Pioneers Win WIAC Championship Behind Second Half Surge

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Behind a strong shooting second half, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (23-4) won the WIAC Championship 91-74 over UW-River Falls (15-12) on Saturday night on Bo Ryan Court.

Pioneers Advance To WIAC Championship With Win Over UW-Stout
Pioneers Advance To WIAC Championship With Win Over UW-Stout

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Behind 31 points from senior Logan Pearson, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (22-4) beat UW-Stout (12-15) 91-84 in the WIAC Semifinals on Thursday night on Bo Ryan Court. The Pioneers advance to the WIAC Championship game for the eighth time on Saturday at 7 p.m. against UW-River Falls.

Pioneers Post Season-High In Points Against Blue Devils
Pioneers Post Season-High In Points Against Blue Devils

MENOMONIE, Wis. – Five players reached double digits in points as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (21-4, 12-2 WIAC) closed the regular season with a 110-83 road win over UW-Stout (11-14, 6-8 WIAC) on Saturday evening from Johnson Fieldhouse.

Love, Pearson Lead Pioneers To Senior Day Win
Love, Pearson Lead Pioneers To Senior Day Win

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson and sophomore Max Love each scored 27 points as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (20-4, 11-2 WIAC) won 81-72 Wednesday night against UW-Whitewater (17-7, 7-6 WIAC) on Senior Night from Bo Ryan Court.

Pioneers Fall To Pointers Saturday
Pioneers Fall To Pointers Saturday

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (19-4, 10-2 WIAC) dropped an 83-80 contest to UW-Stevens Point (12-11, 6-6 WIAC) on Saturday evening inside the Quandt Fieldhouse in Stevens Point.

Pioneers Erase Double Digit Deficit In Comeback Win
Pioneers Erase Double Digit Deficit In Comeback Win

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (17-3, 8-1 WIAC) overcame a double-digit second half deficit to win 76-73 over UW-Eau Claire (8-12, 1-8 WIAC) on Wednesday night inside Williams Fieldhouse.

Pearson Scores 38 As Pioneers Win Over Eagles
Pearson Scores 38 As Pioneers Win Over Eagles

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson scored a career-high 38 points as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (16-3, 7-1 WIAC) outlasted UW-La Crosse (11-8, 5-3 WIAC) for an 80-77 road win inside Mitchell Hall on Saturday evening.

Pointers Hand Pioneers First Conference Defeat
Pointers Hand Pioneers First Conference Defeat

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (15-3, 6-1 WIAC) was handed its first conference loss on Wednesday night to UW-Stevens Point (9-9, 3-4 WIAC) by a score of 65-64 inside the Williams Fieldhouse.

Love, Pearson Lead Pioneers To Sixth Straight WIAC Win
Love, Pearson Lead Pioneers To Sixth Straight WIAC Win

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (15-2, 6-0 WIAC) picked up a sixth straight conference win with a 95-75 home win over UW-Stout (8-9, 3-3 WIAC) on Saturday afternoon from Bo Ryan Court.

Pioneers Remain Undefeated In Conference With Win Over Warhawks
Pioneers Remain Undefeated In Conference With Win Over Warhawks

WHITEWATER, Wis. – In a matchup between two Top 25 teams, the 12th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (14-2, 5-0 WIAC) beat 18th-ranked UW-Whitewater (12-4, 2-3 WIAC) by a score of 77-73 on Wednesday night inside the Williams Center in Whitewater.

Pioneers Win Tight Contest Against Eagles Saturday
Pioneers Win Tight Contest Against Eagles Saturday

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The 16th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (13-2, 4-0 WIAC) battled back-and-forth in a 68-64 win over UW-La Crosse (8-7, 2-2 WIAC) on Saturday night inside Williams Fieldhouse.

Pioneers Beat Titans For Third Straight Conference Win
Pioneers Beat Titans For Third Straight Conference Win

OSHKOSH, Wis. – A second half scoring run propelled the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (12-2, 3-0 WIAC) to a third consecutive WIAC victory on Wednesday night against UW-Oshkosh (7-7, 0-3 WIAC) by a score of 77-66 inside the Kolf Sports Center in Oshkosh.

Pioneers Begin Conference Play With Win Over Blugolds
Pioneers Begin Conference Play With Win Over Blugolds

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The 19th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team (10-2, 1-0 WIAC) held off a late run by UW-Eau Claire (7-5, 0-1 WIAC) to win 74-69 in the WIAC opener on Wednesday night inside the W.L. Zorn Arena in Eau Claire.

Pioneers Fall to No. 19 Trine
Pioneers Fall to No. 19 Trine

ANGOLA, Ind. – The No. 24 ranked University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (9-2) dropped its final scheduled non-conference game 80-68 to No. 19 Trine University. The Pioneers second half comeback fell short after the Thunder (10-1) jumped out to a 41-23 lead at the half. 

Pioneers Upset Second-Ranked Calvin 78-56
Pioneers Upset Second-Ranked Calvin 78-56

ANGOLA, Ind. – At the first game of the St. Andrews Products Classic, the 24th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (9-1) upset second-ranked Calvin (9-1) by a score of 78-56 inside the MTI Center in Angola, Indiana.

Probst Leads Pioneers To Fifth Straight Win
Probst Leads Pioneers To Fifth Straight Win

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The 24th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (8-1) picked up a fifth-straight win with an 80-65 win over North Central (Ill.) (3-7) on Wednesday night inside Gregory Arena from Naperville, Illinois.

Pioneers Win Fourth Straight With 61-57 Victory Over Hope
Pioneers Win Fourth Straight With 61-57 Victory Over Hope

HOLLAND, Mich. – Senior Logan Pearson scored 27 points as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (7-1) outlasted Hope (4-2) for a 61-57 win on Saturday afternoon inside DeVos Fieldhouse in Holland, Michigan.

Pearson Reaches 1,000 Career Points In Pioneers Win
Pearson Reaches 1,000 Career Points In Pioneers Win

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson scored his 1,000-career point as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (6-1) rolled past Olivet (2-3) by a score of 97-54 on Saturday afternoon on Bo Ryan Court.

Defense Propels Pioneers To 71-54 Win Over Ripon
Defense Propels Pioneers To 71-54 Win Over Ripon

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – A strong defensive performance and timely second-half shooting propelled the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (5-1) to a 71-54 home win over Ripon (1-6) on Wednesday night inside Williams Fieldhouse.

Love's Career-High Sends Pioneers To Last Second Win
Love's Career-High Sends Pioneers To Last Second Win

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Sophomore Max Love scored a career-high 26 points, including the game-winning three in the final 10 seconds, as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (4-1) won 66-65 over Central (Iowa) (5-1) on Saturday afternoon from Bo Ryan Court.

Pioneers Open Small College Basketball Classic With Win
Pioneers Open Small College Basketball Classic With Win

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (3-0) held off a late rally from Saint John’s (0-2) for an 80-78 win at the Small College Basketball Classic inside Wachs Arena in Aberdeen, South Dakota on Friday afternoon.

Pioneers Wrap Up Opening Weekend With Win Over Gusties
Pioneers Wrap Up Opening Weekend With Win Over Gusties

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – On the second night of the Gabe Miller Classic presented by the DRA, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (2-0) pulled away late for a 79-67 win over Gustavus Adolphus (0-2) on Saturday night inside the Williams Fieldhouse.

Pioneers Roll To Season-Opening Win
Pioneers Roll To Season-Opening Win

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball began the 2023-2024 campaign with a strong performance en route to a 91-71 win over Saint Mary’s (Minn.) inside Williams Fieldhouse at the annual Gabe Miller Classic presented by the DRA.

Pioneers Picked Fourth In WIAC Preseason Poll
Pioneers Picked Fourth In WIAC Preseason Poll

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The 2023-2024 WIAC Preseason Poll was released on Thursday with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball picked to finish fourth according to the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.

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Central (Iowa) vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Central (Iowa) vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Central (Iowa) vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Central (Iowa) vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Ripon vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Ripon vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Olivet vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Wis.-River Falls vs. Wis.-Platteville

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Wis.-Platteville vs. Trine

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