Austin Caleb Benigni (born September 18, 2002) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Navy Midshipmen.
| Personal information | |
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| Born | September 18, 2002 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 171 lb (78 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Woodlands Christian Academy (The Woodlands, Texas) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career highlights | |
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Early life and high school
editBenigni attended The Woodlands Christian Academy in The Woodlands, Texas. As a junior, he averaged 20 points, 4.8 rebounds, four assists, and 2.6 steals per game.[1] Following his high school career, Benigni committed to play college basketball at the United States Naval Academy, choosing the Midshipmen over several other Division I offers.[2]
College career
editBenigni earned immediate playing time as a freshman and increased his production as a sophomore. As a junior, he averaged 18.8 points per game and was named to the first team All-Patriot League before entering the transfer portal.[3] He ultimately withdrew from the portal and returned to Navy for his senior season.[4] In December 2025, during a game against Coppin State, Benigni surpassed 1,500 career points.[5] He finished his senior season averaging 18.0 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game. At the end of the season, Benigni was named the Patriot League Player of the Year and received the Lou Henson Award.[6]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
editReferences
edit- ↑ Maskulinski, By Justin (April 24, 2021). "TWCA junior Benigni is The Courier's Player of the Year". The Courier of Montgomery County. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ Pereles, Zachary (March 5, 2026). "No NIL, no transfers, no problem: How Navy has put together its best season since David Robinson". CBS Sports. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Navy men's basketball standout Austin Benigni enters transfer portal". Capital Gazette. March 25, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Navy basketball point guard Austin Benigni withdraws from transfer portal". Capital Gazette. April 12, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Austin Benigni hits milestone as Navy men's basketball routs Coppin State, 88-55". Capital Gazette. December 20, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ Wagner, Bill (March 2, 2026). "SUN: Navy men's basketball's Austin Benigni named Patriot League Player of the Year". WBFF. Retrieved July 3, 2026.