University of Albany

Before UAlbany

University of Vermont (2025-26)

• Appeared in 31 games with 11 starts during his sophomore season.
• Averaged 2.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game while shooting 36.7 percent from the field.
• Scored a season-high nine points against Rhode Island.
• Helped the Catamounts compete in America East play.

University at Buffalo (2024-25)

• Earned Mid-American Conference (MAC) All-Freshman Team honors.
• Became the first Buffalo player named to the MAC All-Freshman Team since 2016.
• Appeared in 29 games with 15 starts as a freshman.
• Averaged 8.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game in 22.4 minutes per contest.
• Recorded 11 double-figure scoring games.
• Scored a career-high 15 points against Ohio.
• Added 14 points and six rebounds against Notre Dame.

Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.)

• Played for nationally ranked Long Island Lutheran under coach John Buck.
• Earned Coaches Player Award honors in 2024.
• Helped lead the Crusaders to the 2023 New York State Federation Championship.
• Competed against one of the nation's top high school schedules.

International Competition

• Represented Great Britain at the U18 and U20 levels.
• Competed in the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B.
• Averaged 10.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game at the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B.
• Competed in the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket Division B, averaging 11.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
• Participated in three European Championship tournaments for Great Britain.

Personal

• Benjamin "Ben" Michaels was born July 28, 2005, and calls Ipswich, England, home.
• Son of Antonia Michaels.
• Has two brothers: Rapha Michaels and Isaiah Michaels.
• Intends to major in Accounting at UAlbany.
• Enjoys playing basketball in his free time.
• Chose UAlbany because he wants to help the program win.