Joseph Picks Miami

Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

Expressions Elite and incoming Putnam Science Academy point guard Bensley Joseph announced his commitment to Miami on Monday. 

Joseph spent the last two years at Cushing Academy and was selected for the USA Basketball Junior National Team mini-camp both last summer and fall, had high-major offers across multiple conferences. 

He announced his decision via social media, thanking his coaches along the way. 

"What Miami is getting is a big time winner!!! His teammates will love playing with him. He's a very charismatic leader. Strong, tough, athletic, high character, and hates to lose. He has big time intangibles," said Expressions Elite program director and head coach Todd Quarles. "I love this kid. He is a joy to be around and a pleasure to coach. He will get better and better because he is a hard worker. Expressions Elite was lucky to have him. He made me look like a better coach than I was."

Joseph is the latest is a growing line of New England products to commit to Miami as he follows in the footsteps of the likes of Bruce Brown and Matt Cross. 

He is currently the second ranked prospect in New England's rising senior class. 

Below are full highlights and analysis of what he'll bring the Hurricanes.