Max Ben Curran is a strong, skilled forward who combines physicality with a high basketball IQ and a team-first mentality. He plays with toughness and composure, excelling in post-up situations as well as facing up and attacking slower defenders. Defensively, he brings grit and positional awareness, able to hold his ground against bigger opponents and rotate smartly within team schemes. Curran is a reliable rebounder on both ends, sets solid screens, and contributes with timely scoring, unselfish ball movement, and leadership qualities that elevate team cohesion. His experience and versatility make him a valuable asset on the floor.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born: May 25, 1997 in Hooksett, NH
Full name: Benjamin Maxwell Curran
Son of Dana Thomas and Ben Curran
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Career:
2013-2014: Hooksett, NH / Pembroke Academy
2014-2015: Hooksett, NH / Pembroke Academy: 19.2ppg, 8rpg
2015-2016: Fitchburg, MA / Notre Dame Prep School
2016-2017: University of Maryland – Baltimore County (NCAA): 21 games: 2.4ppg, 1.9rpg
2017-2018: University of Maryland – Baltimore County (NCAA): 28 games: 4.6ppg, 3.1rpg
2018-2019: University of Maryland – Baltimore County (NCAA): 12 games: 7.5ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 68.3%, 3PT: 19.2%, FT: 61.3%
2019-2020: University of Maryland – Baltimore County (NCAA): 9 games: 3.7ppg, 3.2rpg
2020-2021: Florida Southern College (NCAA2): redshirted
2021: about to join University of Detroit Mercy (NCAA), but decided to pursue pro basketball
2021-2022: U.D. Oliveirense (Portugal-Liga Betclic), left in Aug.’21
2024-2025: Starlites GIG (Malta-BOV League D1, starting five, starting five): FIBA Europe Cup: 2 games: 10.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg, 1.0bpg; Maltese BOV League D1: 16 games: 16.1ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 59.8%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 81.7%
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Awards/Achievements:
HS state Championship -2014
CIT Championship Semifinals -2017
AEC Regular Season Runner-Up -2018
AEC Tournament Winner -2018
AEC Tournament Finalist -2019
AEC Tournament Semifinals -2020
Portuguese League Semifinals -2022
Eurobasket.com All-Maltese BOV League D1 Honorable Mention -2025
Maltese League Semifinals -2025
Maltese League Regular Season Runner-Up -2025
Maltese Supercup Winner -2025
Maltese BOV League D1 -2025 (Player of the Week Rd.10)
Maltese BOV Knock-Out Trophy Winner -2025