Ben Estes at Bethany

Former Lincoln High (Stockton) basketball star Ben Estes is now a member of the Bethany University men's basketball team -- something we forgot to note some time back.

Here's the official school announcement:

Bethany University Signs Four Players For Upcoming Season
July 6, 2009

Bethany University men's basketball (California Pacific Conference) announced the signing of four student-athletes Monday...including Ben Estes, a 6-4 guard from Stockton, Calif...

Estes started for Coach Gary Greeno at Lincoln High School of Stockton. The Trojans finished with a record of 17-11 in the 08-09 campaign. During his senior season, Estes averaged 12.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the two-time San Joaquin League Champions. Estes was named to the 2009 All-San Joaquin League First Team. As a junior, Estes helped the Trojans to a 24-5 record. "The improvement that Ben made between his junior year and senior is a testament to how hard he wanted to be apart of another championship season." Coach Greeno stated about Estes...

Here's Bethany Coach Drew Snelgrove on Estes:

"Ben is an ideal fit for how we play. He is a long, crafty and skilled shooter. He has the ability to shoot from deep and score off the drive. With experience, his transition from playing close to the basket to playing on the wing will be seamless. He handles the ball and sees the floor well. Ben is a very unselfish player. He has a very high basketball IQ. Off the court he will add value to our program and the University."