Ben Purser

Purser was born in Perth, Western Australia.{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/wildcats-home/club/players/|title=Wildcats Playing Roster|work=Wildcats.com.au|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112135530/http://www.nbl.com.au/wildcats-home/club/players/|archive-date=12 November 2011|access-date=13 November 2023}} He attended Christ Church Grammar School, where he played basketball and football and served as school captain.{{cite web | url=http://oldboys.ccgs.wa.edu.au/store/news/ben-pursues-basketball-dream/ | title=BEN PURSUES BASKETBALL DREAM | work=oldboys.ccgs.wa.edu.au | date=1 September 2009 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223203840/http://oldboys.ccgs.wa.edu.au/store/news/ben-pursues-basketball-dream/ | archivedate=23 February 2011}}

As a youth, Purser played for the Perry Lakes Hawks in the Western Australian Basketball League (WABL).{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-6713-0-0-0&sID=124321&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35218457 | title=200 SBL games up for Hawks Captain Ben Purser | work=Perry Lakes Hawks | date=4 July 2015 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009064537/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-6713-0-0-0&sID=124321&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35218457 | archivedate=9 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=81493&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | title=WABL All Star Winners | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=21 September 2008 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913204152/http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=81493&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | archivedate=13 September 2009}}{{cite web | url=http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/FS_extra.asp?id=34899&OrgID=8 | title=WABL Grand Finals | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=21 September 2008 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090914170925/http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/FS_extra.asp?id=34899&OrgID=8 | archivedate=14 September 2009}} He also represented Western Australia at multiple junior national championships,{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/nfnn/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=197828179&client=1-4101-52345-151621-20573571 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – Australia Junior Championships | work=Basketball Australia | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011062338/http://websites.sportstg.com/nfnn/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=197828179&client=1-4101-52345-151621-20573571 | archivedate=11 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=191748836&client=11-5668-75462-120262-13410226 | title=Player Profile: Ben Purser | work=Basketball Australia | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011062300/http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=191748836&client=11-5668-75462-120262-13410226 | archivedate=11 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://basketball.net.au/20-and-ib-winners-decided/ | title=20 AND IB WINNERS DECIDED | work=Basketball.net.au | date=20 February 2009 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009065314/http://basketball.net.au/20-and-ib-winners-decided/ | archivedate=9 October 2017 | quote=The ACT will need to find a way to stop the Sandgropers' scoring trio- Ben Purser, Cody Ellis and Reece Maxwell combine for an average of 41 points per game in this tournament}} winning silver with the Under 18 Metro team in 2007{{cite web | url=https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/people/ben-purser/ | title=Ben Purser | work=hawksbasketball.com.au | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318125609/https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/people/ben-purser/ | archivedate=18 March 2023}}{{cite web | url=http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=73191&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | title=Congratulations Junior Players | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=20 July 2007 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831013255/http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=73191&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | archivedate=31 August 2007 | accessdate=22 April 2023}} and bronze with the Under 20 team in 2008.

Purser made his debut for the Perry Lakes Hawks in the State Basketball League (SBL) in the 2008 season. The Hawks finished first in the regular season{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/2008-sbl-season/ | title=2008 SBL season | work=sbl.asn.au | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414084408/https://sbl.asn.au/2008-sbl-season/ | archivedate=14 April 2020}} but lost to the Willetton Tigers in the quarter-finals.{{cite web | url=http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80703&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | title=Quarter Finals Review – Week One | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=10 August 2008 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913211500/http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80703&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | archivedate=13 September 2009 | quote=The Hawks came in at 21-5 on top of the ladder but without Peter Crawford & Tom Garlep still recovering from injury...}}{{cite web | url=http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80818&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | title=SBL Finals Update | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=16 August 2008 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913211326/http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80818&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | archivedate=13 September 2009}}{{cite web | url=http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80856&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | title=Semi Finals Dates | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=18 August 2008 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913211355/http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80856&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | archivedate=13 September 2009}}{{cite web | url=http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80920&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | title=SBL Semi Finals Preview | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=22 August 2008 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913211249/http://basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=80920&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | archivedate=13 September 2009}} In game two of the quarter-finals, he scored 21 points.{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/04/2008-MSBL-Quarter-Finals.pdf | title=2008 MSBL Quarter Finals | work=sbl.asn.au | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414084116/https://sbl.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/04/2008-MSBL-Quarter-Finals.pdf | archivedate=14 April 2020}} In 28 games, he averaged 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/04/2008-MSBL-stats.pdf | title=2008 MSBL stats | work=sbl.asn.au | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414083849/https://sbl.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/04/2008-MSBL-stats.pdf | archivedate=14 April 2020}}

In 2009, Purser recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against the Perth Redbacks on 4 April, and had a season-high 28 points against the Mandurah Magic on 16 May.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=142749 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2009 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426174450/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=142749 | archivedate=26 April 2016}} He helped the Hawks reach the SBL Grand Final,{{cite web | last=Rice | first=Christian | url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/confident-lightning-looks-to-strike-hawks-in-msbl-grand-final/news-story/4388e674fa87d356be0ae6eafb84fac2 | title=Confident Lightning looks to strike Hawks in MSBL grand final | work=PerthNow.com.au | date=21 August 2009 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010074004/http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/confident-lightning-looks-to-strike-hawks-in-msbl-grand-final/news-story/4388e674fa87d356be0ae6eafb84fac2 | archivedate=10 October 2017}} where they were defeated 85–77 by the Lakeside Lightning.{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/lightning-strike-for-third-time-in-sbl-ng-ya-239500 | title=Lightning strike for third time in SBL | work=The West Australian | date=24 August 2009 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20171010074646/https://thewest.com.au/sport/lightning-strike-for-third-time-in-sbl-ng-ya-239500 | archivedate=10 October 2017 | access-date=10 October 2017 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=84826&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | title=Lightning strike down Hawks and swoop on third SBL Championship | work=BasketballWA.asn.au | date=25 August 2009 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091003133326/http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=84826&orgID=8&Oname=Basketball+WA&O1c=5&O10c=5 | archivedate=3 October 2009}} He had eight points, two assists, one rebound and one steal in the grand final.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=539541129&c=1-5011-0-142749-0&pool=1001 | title=Lightning vs Hawks | work=SBL.asn.au | date=22 August 2009 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123182712/http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=539541129&c=1-5011-0-142749-0&pool=1001 | archivedate=23 January 2017}} For the season, Purser won the SBL Most Improved Player Award.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-142749-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9987405 | title=2009 SBL Award Winners | work=SBL.asn.au | date=11 September 2009 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010075849/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-142749-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9987405 | archivedate=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35281846 | title=Hawks Captain Ben Purser reaches 200 | work=SBL.asn.au | date=20 July 2015 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009061334/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35281846 | archivedate=9 October 2017}} In 28 games, he averaged 13.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

In 2010, Purser scored in double figures in all but one game, including a season-high 28 points against the Cockburn Cougars on 20 March.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=105010 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2010 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426183450/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=105010 | archivedate=26 April 2016}} The Hawks were defeated in the quarter-finals by the Geraldton Buccaneers.{{cite web | last=Kagi | first=Jacob | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-83377-142749-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=12843169 | title=Buccs, Tigers move to Semis (Saturday Wrap) | work=SBL.asn.au | date=1 August 2010 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010091216/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-83377-142749-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=12843169 | archivedate=10 October 2017}} In 26 games, he averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

In 2011, Purser again scored in double figures in all but one game.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=148590 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2011 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426173613/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=148590 | archivedate=26 April 2016}} On 6 June, he recorded 16 points, 21 rebounds and seven assists in a 94–85 win over the Goldfields Giants.{{cite web | last=Gliddon | first=Michael | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=15963445 | title=Week Twelve PowerPlayers of the Week | work=SBL.asn.au | date=7 June 2011 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011070731/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=15963445 | archivedate=11 October 2017}} He was subsequently named Player of the Week for Round 12. He later had back-to-back games with 28 points on 10 July and 16 July. The Hawks reached the SBL Grand Final for the second time in three years,{{cite web | last=Kagi | first=Jacob | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/hawks-soar-into-sbl-final-showdown-with-wolves-ng-ya-155235 | title=Hawks soar into SBL final showdown with Wolves | work=The West Australian | date=22 August 2011 | accessdate=10 October 2017}} where they were defeated 88–83 by the Wanneroo Wolves despite 18 points from Purser.{{cite web | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wanneroo-take-out-sbl-title-ng-ya-154159 | title=Wanneroo take out SBL title | work=The West Australian | date=28 August 2011 | accessdate=10 October 2017}} In 22 games, he averaged 18.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

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Purser was named team captain for the 2012 season.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-6713-0-0-0&sID=124321&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18629413 | title=Men Name Leadership Group | work=Perry Lakes Hawks | date=12 March 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010115647/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-6713-0-0-0&sID=124321&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18629413 | archivedate=10 October 2017}} On 26 May, he scored 32 points in a 95–90 win over the Willetton Tigers.{{cite web | last=Coleman | first=Hannah | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=19409580 | title=Wolves join Lakeside on top (Saturday night wrap) | work=SBL.asn.au | date=27 May 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010123836/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=19409580 | archivedate=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | last=Kagi | first=Jacob | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/sbl-wildcat-weighs-in-to-lift-wanneroo-ng-ya-314762 | title=SBL: Wildcat weighs in to lift Wanneroo | work=The West Australian | date=28 May 2012 | accessdate=10 October 2017}} The Hawks missed the finals in 2012 for the first time since 1992,{{cite web | last=Coleman | first=Hannah | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/five-into-two-wont-go---sbl-previews-ng-ya-305217 | title=Five into two won't go – SBL previews | work=The West Australian | date=26 July 2012 | accessdate=10 October 2017}} with Purser averaging 17.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 19 games.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=196571 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2012 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426183821/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=196571 | archivedate=26 April 2016}}

In 2013, Purser had three games with 30 points of more,{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=255297 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2013 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426173925/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=255297 | archivedate=26 April 2016}} including 34 points in a 104–97 win over the Perth Redbacks on 26 July.{{cite web | last=Pike | first=Chris | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=24744415 | title=Hawks second, Redbacks eighth (Friday Night Wrap) | work=SBL.asn.au | date=27 July 2013 | accessdate=10 October 2017}} He helped the Hawks return to the semi-finals, where they lost to the Wanneroo Wolves.{{cite web | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/sbl-everyone-a-worthy-contender-ng-ya-355755 | title=SBL: Everyone a worthy contender | work=The West Australian | date=17 August 2013 | accessdate=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/lakeside-wanneroo-storm-into-mens-sbl-final-ng-ya-356321 | title=Lakeside, Wanneroo storm into men's SBL final | work=The West Australian | date=27 August 2013 | accessdate=10 October 2017}} In 29 games, he averaged 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

In 2014, Purser recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in a 138–134 double-overtime win over the Stirling Senators on 23 May.{{cite web | last=Pike | first=Chris | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-196571-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=29821469 | title=Night of men's upsets; double overtime thriller (Week 11 Friday night SBL wrap) | work=SBL.asn.au | date=24 May 2014 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011044438/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-196571-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=29821469 | archivedate=11 October 2017}} On 21 June, he scored a season-high 31 points against the Joondalup Wolves.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=299006 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2014 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426173929/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=299006 | archivedate=26 April 2016}} He scored in double figures in all but one game as the Hawks missed the finals.{{cite web | last=Pike | first=Chris | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=30802126 | title=A look at the men's SBL teams not in playoffs | work=SBL.asn.au | date=31 July 2014 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808080632/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=30802126 | archivedate=8 August 2014}} He appeared in all 26 games, averaging 20.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. At the season's end, Purser played for the North All-Stars in the first North v South SBL All-Star game in over a decade.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=31320832 | title=NORTH ALL-STARS | work=SBL.asn.au | date=3 September 2014 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025131733/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=31320832 | archivedate=25 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=31294638 | title=SBL All-Star Game – North v South | work=SBL.asn.au | date=1 September 2014 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025131940/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=31294638 | archivedate=25 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://www.bunburymail.com.au/story/2549522/south-west-slammers-all-stars-shine/ | title=South West Slammers all-stars shine | work=BunburyMail.com.au | date=10 September 2014 | accessdate=25 October 2017}}

In 2015, Purser helped the Hawks return to the finals following a successful second half of the season where they won nine of their final 13 games.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-6713-0-0-0&sID=124321&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=46471406 | title=Men's SBL Player Column – Ben Purser | work=Perry Lakes Hawks | date=4 September 2016 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011050119/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-6713-0-0-0&sID=124321&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=46471406 | archivedate=11 October 2017}}{{cite web | last=Pike | first=Chris | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=41878876 | title=Men's SBL Season Preview – Perry Lakes Hawks | work=SBL.asn.au | date=18 March 2016 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011050309/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=41878876 | archivedate=11 October 2017}} They lost in the quarter-finals to the Joondalup Wolves.{{cite web | url=http://www.communitynews.com.au/joondalup-times/sport/wolves-given-finals-scare/ | title=Wolves given finals scare | work=CommunityNews.com.au | publisher=Joondalup Times | date=13 August 2015 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011051058/http://www.communitynews.com.au/joondalup-times/sport/wolves-given-finals-scare/ | archivedate=11 October 2017}} On 4 July, in his 200th SBL game,{{cite web | last=Exell | first=Mike | url=https://thewest.com.au/news/goldfields/hungry-hawks-on-the-hunt-ng-ya-392029 | title=Hungry Hawks on the hunt | work=The West Australian | date=4 July 2015 | accessdate=11 October 2017}} Purser had 29 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four steals in a 104–102 overtime win over the Goldfields Giants.{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/SBWA/109854/ | title=Giants vs Hawks | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=4 July 2015 | accessdate=4 July 2015}}{{cite web | last=Pike | first=Chris | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35242250 | title=Wolves beat Buccs to lock away top spot but 7th and 8th spot up for grabs (Week 17 Men's SBL Wrap) | work=SBL.asn.au | date=6 July 2015 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011052418/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35242250 | archivedate=11 October 2017}} He appeared in all 29 games, averaging 18.1 points, 9.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=357507 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2015 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426183103/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611&ocompID=357507 | archivedate=26 April 2016}}

In 2016, Purser participated in the SBL All-Star Game{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=43953901 | title=MSBL All-Star Starters | work=SBL.asn.au | date=19 May 2016 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519103624/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=43953901 | archivedate=19 May 2016}}{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/SBWA/296716/ | title=North vs South | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=6 June 2016 | accessdate=6 June 2016}} and earned SBL All-Defensive Five honours.{{cite web | url=https://www.facebook.com/WABasketball/posts/1198770366833225 | title=MSBL Allstar 5 & Defensive 5 2016 | work=facebook.com/WABasketball | date=17 September 2016 | accessdate=17 September 2016}} On 7 May, he scored a season-high 31 points in a 92–91 loss to the Willetton Tigers.{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/SBWA/282048/ | title=Tigers vs Hawks | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=7 May 2016 | accessdate=7 May 2016}} In the Hawks' regular-season finale on 29 July, he recorded 24 points and 21 rebounds in a 102–96 win over the Kalamunda Eastern Suns.{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/SBWA/282155/ | title=Hawks vs Suns | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=29 July 2016 | accessdate=29 July 2016}} The Hawks lost in the quarter-finals to the Cockburn Cougars. Purser once again appeared in all 29 games, averaging 15.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2016 | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221045443/http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611 | archivedate=21 December 2016}}

In 2017, Purser again participated in the SBL All-Star Game{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/SBWA/616009/bs.html | title=North vs South | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=5 June 2017 | accessdate=13 September 2020}} and earned SBL All-Defensive Five honours.{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2017/09/09/2017-sbl-award-winners/ | title=2017 SBL AWARD WINNERS | work=SBL.asn.au | date=9 September 2017 | accessdate=9 September 2017}} In the third game of the season, he had a season-high 25 points against the Cockburn Cougars.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=204197343&client=1-5011-83378-444191-23096611 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2017 | work=SBL.asn.au | accessdate=11 January 2018}} On 10 June, in his 250th SBL game, Purser scored a team-high 22 points in a 74–69 loss to the Goldfields Giants.{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/SBWA/589734/bs.html | title=Giants vs Hawks | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=10 June 2017 | accessdate=10 June 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2017/06/11/835/ | title=WEEK 13 SATURDAY NIGHT MEN'S SBL RESULTS | work=SBL.asn.au | date=11 June 2017 | accessdate=11 June 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611091704/http://sbl.asn.au/2017/06/11/835/ | archive-date=11 June 2017 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2017/06/22/cassir-defies-odds-in-inspirational-hawks-sbl-return/ | title=CASSIR DEFIES ODDS IN INSPIRATIONAL HAWKS SBL RETURN | work=SBL.asn.au | date=22 June 2017 | accessdate=22 June 2017}} The Hawks lost in the quarter-finals to the Willetton Tigers. In 27 games, Purser averaged 14.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

In 2018, Purser was named in the All-Defensive Team for the third straight year and earned All-SBL First Team honours for the first time.{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2018/09/09/2018-sbl-award-winners/ | title=2018 SBL AWARD WINNERS | work=SBL.asn.au | date=9 September 2018 | accessdate=10 September 2018}} The Hawks went on a 12-game winning streak to finish in regular season in fourth place.{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2018/07/27/purser-at-peak-of-powers-but-hawks-success-his-focus/ | title=PURSER AT PEAK OF POWERS BUT HAWKS SUCCESS HIS FOCUS | work=SBL.asn.au | date=27 July 2018 | accessdate=30 July 2018 | quote=They have gone on a stunning 11-game winning streak now to be guaranteed of fourth position heading into the final game of the regular season against the Stirling Senators at Warwick Stadium this Saturday night.}} He had a season-high 29 points in game two of the semi-finals against the Rockingham Flames,{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2018/08/25/friday-mens-sbl-recap-semi-finals-week-2/ | title=FRIDAY MEN'S SBL RECAP – SEMI FINALS WEEK 2 | work=SBL.asn.au | date=25 August 2018 | accessdate=25 August 2018}}{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2018/08/26/saturday-mens-sbl-recap-semi-finals-week-2/ | title=SATURDAY MEN'S SBL RECAP – SEMI FINALS WEEK 2 | work=SBL.asn.au | date=26 August 2018 | accessdate=27 August 2018}} with the Hawks going on to reach the SBL Grand Final.{{cite web | last=Warriner | first=Jessica | url=https://www.communitynews.com.au/western-suburbs-weekly/news/sbl-perry-lakes-hawks-clinch-grand-final-spot/ | title=SBL: Perry Lakes Hawks clinch grand final spot | work=CommunityNews.com.au | publisher=Western Suburbs Weekly | date=27 August 2018 | accessdate=27 August 2018}} In the grand final, Purser led the Hawks to a 94–87 victory over the Joondalup Wolves to win his first championship. He was named grand final MVP with 12 points, 10 rebounds and a game-high eight assists in playing all 40 minutes.{{cite web | url=http://sbl.asn.au/2018/09/01/gutsy-hawks-claim-first-championship-since-2004/ | title=GUTSY HAWKS CLAIM FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 2004 | work=SBL.asn.au | date=1 September 2018 | accessdate=1 September 2018}}{{cite web | last=Donaldson | first=Mark | url=https://www.communitynews.com.au/western-suburbs-weekly/sport/sbl-grand-final-perry-lakes-hawks-upset-joondalup-wolves/ | title=SBL grand final: Perry Lakes Hawks upset Joondalup Wolves | work=CommunityNews.com.au | publisher=Western Suburbs Weekly | date=1 September 2018 | accessdate=2 September 2018}}{{cite web | url=https://www.wildcats.com.au/news/perry-lakes-crowned-sbl-champions | title=Perry Lakes crowned SBL Champions | work=Wildcats.com.au | date=3 September 2023 | accessdate=24 November 2023 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124024439/https://www.wildcats.com.au/news/perry-lakes-crowned-sbl-champions | archive-date=24 November 2023}} He appeared in all 33 games, averaging 16.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=204197343&client=1-5011-83378-477424-26151753 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – SBL 2018 | work=SBL.asn.au | accessdate=4 September 2018}}

In 2019, Purser was named in the All-Defensive Team for the fourth straight year and finished fourth in SBL MVP voting.{{cite web | url=https://www.facebook.com/WA.SBL/photos/a.144333575585437/2652867251398711/?type=3&theater | title=2019 All-MSBL Defensive Team | work=facebook.com/WA.SBL | date=7 September 2019 | accessdate=8 September 2019}}{{cite web | url=https://twitter.com/WA_SBL/status/1170522965424738309 | title=Men's #SBL19 MVP - Josh Braun of the @Eastern_Suns | work=twitter.com/WA_SBL | date=8 September 2019 | accessdate=8 September 2019}} He had a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists against the Mandurah Magic on 5 April,{{cite web | url=https://www.fibalivestats.com/u/SBWA/1082865/bs.html | title=Hawks vs Magic | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=5 April 2019 | accessdate=6 April 2019}} and had a season-high 24 points against the East Perth Eagles on 30 June.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=204197343&client=1-5011-83378-515220-26389670 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – 2019 | work=SBL.asn.au | accessdate=26 August 2019}} In July, he became the all-time leader in games played for Hawks men with 318.{{cite web | url=https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/hawks-heritage-wrap/ | title=HAWKS HERITAGE ROUND WRAP | work=hawksbasketball.com.au | date=1 July 2019 | accessdate=10 July 2019}} The Hawks lost in the semi-finals to the Joondalup Wolves. He appeared in all 30 games, averaging 14.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.

With a cancelled 2020 SBL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic,{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/2020/05/14/media-release-sbl-2020-cancelled/ | title=MEDIA RELEASE: SBL 2020 CANCELLED | work=SBL.asn.au | date=14 May 2020 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200514040248/https://sbl.asn.au/2020/05/14/media-release-sbl-2020-cancelled/ | archivedate=14 May 2020}} Purser played for the Hawks in the West Coast Classic.{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/2020/04/05/parsons-excited-by-what-has-built-at-perry-lakes/ | title=PARSONS EXCITED BY WHAT HAS BUILT AT PERRY LAKES | work=SBL.asn.au | date=5 April 2020 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405082553/https://sbl.asn.au/2020/04/05/parsons-excited-by-what-has-built-at-perry-lakes/ | archivedate=5 April 2020}}{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/2020/07/27/round-1-west-coast-classic-mens-wrap/ | title=ROUND 1 WEST COAST CLASSIC MEN'S WRAP | work=SBL.asn.au | date=27 July 2020 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814082310/https://sbl.asn.au/2020/07/27/round-1-west-coast-classic-mens-wrap/ | archivedate=14 August 2020}} He helped them reach the grand final, where they lost 96–81 to the Warwick Senators despite Purser's 24 points, nine assists, eight rebounds and two steals.{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/2020/09/28/deep-senators-too-much-as-warwick-wins-first-banner/ | title=DEEP SENATORS TOO MUCH AS WARWICK WINS FIRST BANNER | work=SBL.asn.au | date=28 September 2020 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928043321/https://sbl.asn.au/2020/09/28/deep-senators-too-much-as-warwick-wins-first-banner/ | archivedate=28 September 2020}} He appeared in all 15 games, averaging 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.{{cite web | url=https://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=204197343&client=1-5011-83378-555108-26389670 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – 2020 WCC | work=SBL.asn.au | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222101446/https://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=204197343&client=1-5011-83378-555108-26389670 | archivedate=22 December 2020}}{{cite web | last=Garlepp | first=Josh | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/west-coast-classic-10-players-that-impressed-before-the-inaugural-nbl1-west-season-ng-b881711012z | title=On demand: West Coast Classic: 11 players that impressed before the inaugural NBL1 West season | work=The West Australian | date=3 November 2020 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20230831151516/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/west-coast-classic-10-players-that-impressed-before-the-inaugural-nbl1-west-season-ng-b881711012z | archivedate=31 August 2023}}

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The SBL was rebranded as NBL1 West for the 2021 season.{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/news/perry-lakes-announce-first-nbl1-west-signings/|title=Perry Lakes announce first NBL1 West signings|work=NBL1.com.au|date=25 January 2021|accessdate=25 January 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.australiabasket.com/Australia/news/665267/Purser-signs-with-Hawks-for-inaugural-NBL1-West-season|title=Purser signs with Hawks for inaugural NBL1 West season|work=australiabasket.com|date=25 January 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125103545/https://www.australiabasket.com/Australia/news/665267/Purser-signs-with-Hawks-for-inaugural-NBL1-West-season|archive-date=25 January 2021}} On 11 June, Purser scored a season-high 21 points against the Lakeside Lightning.{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/player/e5e4a11c-7b55-11eb-815c-de81c44d5767/d143743a-9d07-11eb-8dd6-7652d8927982/ben-purser|title=Ben Purser – 2021 Stats|work=NBL1.com.au|access-date=6 September 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906132805/https://nbl1.com.au/player/e5e4a11c-7b55-11eb-815c-de81c44d5767/d143743a-9d07-11eb-8dd6-7652d8927982/ben-purser|archive-date=6 September 2021}} He became the Hawks' overall games record holder in July 2021 when he played his 337th SBL/NBL1 game.{{cite web|url=https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/ben-purser-to-make-hawks-history-this-saturday-july-3rd/|title=BEN PURSER TO MAKE HAWKS HISTORY THIS SATURDAY JULY 3RD|work=hawksbasketball.com.au|date=28 June 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628131349/https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/ben-purser-to-make-hawks-history-this-saturday-july-3rd/|archive-date=28 June 2021}} He helped the Hawks finish the regular season as minor premiers with an 18–4 record. They went undefeated in the first two weekends of the finals to reach the NBL1 West Grand Final.{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/news/mens-grand-final-preview-perry-lakes-hawks-v-rockingham-flames/west/|title=Men's Grand Final Preview: Perry Lakes Hawks v Rockingham Flames|work=NBL1.com.au|date=1 September 2021|access-date=4 September 2021}} In the grand final, Purser recorded 16 points, four rebounds and four assists in a 92–82 win over the Rockingham Flames to claim his second championship with the Hawks.{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/games/a6fce97e-deb4-11eb-9630-faa983b16444/west|title=NBL1 West Men Grand Final - Perry Lakes Hawks vs Rockingham Flames|work=NBL1.com.au|date=4 September 2021|access-date=6 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/news/hawks-hold-out-brave-flames-for-inaugural-nbl1-west-crown|title=Hawks hold out brave Flames for inaugural NBL1 West crown|work=NBL1.com.au|date=4 September 2021|access-date=4 September 2021}} In 21 games, he averaged 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

In 2022,{{cite web|url=https://www.australiabasket.com/Australia/news/728481/Purser-re-signs-with-Hawks-for-2022-NBL1-West-season|title=Purser re-signs with Hawks for 2022 NBL1 West season|work=australiabasket.com|date=27 January 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127125611/https://www.australiabasket.com/Australia/news/728481/Purser-re-signs-with-Hawks-for-2022-NBL1-West-season|archive-date=27 January 2022}} Purser recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds against the Joondalup Wolves on 22 April{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/games/020759be-7a4e-11ec-812e-61dcc1637522/west|title=Joondalup vs. Perry Lakes - Full Game Stream|work=NBL1.com.au|date=22 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/news/nbl1-west-recap-or-friday-mens-round-3/west/|title=NBL1 West Recap | Friday Men's Round 3|work=NBL1.com.au|date=22 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}} in his 350th SBL/NBL1 game.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/perrylakeshawks/posts/438280341631991|title=Ben Purser | 350 Games | SBL/NBL1|work=facebook.com/perrylakeshawks|date=21 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/NBLOneWest/photos/a.144333575585437/5326815224003887/|title=An incredible achievement for Ben Purser who reaches 350 games tonight!|work=facebook.com/NBLOneWest|date=22 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}} He had another 23-point game against the Wolves on 10 June.{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/player/8806f355-7426-11ec-8af0-e77784f2edff/67ea308a-b396-11ec-8d06-ad93c1075f83/ben-purser/west|title=Ben Purser – 2022 Stats|work=NBL1.com.au|access-date=30 November 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130141822/https://nbl1.com.au/player/8806f355-7426-11ec-8af0-e77784f2edff/67ea308a-b396-11ec-8d06-ad93c1075f83/ben-purser/west|archive-date=30 November 2022}} In 23 games, he averaged 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.

Purser returned for his 15th SBL/NBL1 season in 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.australiabasket.com/Australia/news/786310/Purser-re-signs-with-Hawks-for-2023-NBL1-West-season|title=Purser re-signs with Hawks for 2023 NBL1 West season|work=australiabasket.com|date=4 January 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104100040/https://www.australiabasket.com/Australia/news/786310/Purser-re-signs-with-Hawks-for-2023-NBL1-West-season|archive-date=4 January 2023}} It marked his 12th year as captain. He scored a season-high 17 points in the second game of the season on 1 April against the Lakeside Lightning.{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/player/1202715c-70a7-11ed-8089-31f2e03f0ad7/67ea308a-b396-11ec-8d06-ad93c1075f83/ben-purser/west|title=Ben Purser – 2023 Stats|work=NBL1.com.au|access-date=4 August 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230804084028/https://nbl1.com.au/player/1202715c-70a7-11ed-8089-31f2e03f0ad7/67ea308a-b396-11ec-8d06-ad93c1075f83/ben-purser/west|archive-date=4 August 2023}} In 23 games, he averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

In November 2023, Purser announced his retirement from the NBL1 West.{{cite web|url=https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/hawks-games-record-holder-ben-purser-has-announced-his-retirement/|title=HAWKS GAMES RECORD HOLDER BEN PURSER HAS ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT|work=HawksBasketball.com.au|date=27 November 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127044235/https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/hawks-games-record-holder-ben-purser-has-announced-his-retirement/|archive-date=27 November 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/hawks-retirements/|title=HAWKS RETIREMENTS|work=HawksBasketball.com.au|date=28 April 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428095337/https://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/hawks-retirements/|archive-date=28 April 2024}} In 393 SBL/NBL1 games, he averaged 15.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

In August 2010, Purser moved to the United States to attend Augusta State University and play for the Jaguars men's basketball team in the NCAA Division II.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=12967439 | title=Purser heads to Augusta State University | work=SBL.asn.au | date=13 August 2010 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010091740/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=12967439 | archivedate=10 October 2017}} He scored a season-high 21 points on 3 January 2011 against North Georgia.{{cite web | last=Young | first=Jake | url=http://www.wrdw.com/sports/headlines/Purser_latest_Aussie_in_long_line_at_ASU_112891429.html | title=Purser latest Aussie in long line at ASU | work=WRDW.com | date=4 January 2011 | accessdate=27 May 2015 | archive-date=27 May 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527123027/http://www.wrdw.com/sports/headlines/Purser_latest_Aussie_in_long_line_at_ASU_112891429.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | last=Gay | first=Chris | url=http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports-college-augusta-university/2011-01-04/keels-helps-jags-extend-home-streak | title=Keels helps Jags extend home streak | work=The Augusta Chronicle | date=4 January 2011 | accessdate=10 October 2017 | archive-date=10 October 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010093449/http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports-college-augusta-university/2011-01-04/keels-helps-jags-extend-home-streak | url-status=dead}}{{cite web | url=https://peachbelt.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/players/benpurserz7sz?view=gamelog&pos=sh | title=Ben Purser Game Log | work=peachbelt.com | accessdate=10 October 2017 | archive-date=10 October 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010160339/https://peachbelt.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/players/benpurserz7sz?view=gamelog&pos=sh | url-status=dead }} The Jaguars matched a school record with 30 wins in 2010–11, winning the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) championship and the PBC tournament title. They subsequently appeared in the NCAA tournament.{{cite web | url=http://www.wrdw.com/sports/headlines/Jags_basketball_adds_another_recruit_125352498.html | title=Jags basketball adds another recruit | work=WRDW.com | date=11 July 2011 | accessdate=23 May 2016 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604103300/http://www.wrdw.com/sports/headlines/Jags_basketball_adds_another_recruit_125352498.html | archive-date=4 June 2016}}{{cite web | url=http://www.peachbeltconference.org/sports/mbkb/2010-11/news/20110306asumbbchamps | title=Augusta State Claims PBC Men's Tournament Title 76-59 | work=PeachBeltConference.org | date=6 March 2011 | accessdate=27 May 2015 | archive-date=27 May 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527143014/http://www.peachbeltconference.org/sports/mbkb/2010-11/news/20110306asumbbchamps | url-status=dead }} In 34 games, Purser made 11 starts and averaged 7.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.9 minutes per game.{{cite web | url=http://augustajags.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/stats/teamcume.htm | title=Augusta State 2010–11 Season Statistics | work=AugustaJags.com | accessdate=25 April 2016 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512214712/http://augustajags.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/stats/teamcume.htm | archive-date=12 May 2016}}

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Purser did not return to Augusta State for a second season,{{cite web | last=Kagi | first=Jacob | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=16321032 | title=Perry Lakes star Purser may quit NCAA | work=SBL.asn.au | date=14 July 2011 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010101545/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=16321032 | archivedate=10 October 2017}} deciding instead to join the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a development player.{{cite web | last=Gay | first=Chris | url=http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports-college-augusta-university/2011-08-02/augusta-state-basketball-team-loses-2-australians | title=Augusta State basketball team loses 2 Australians: assistant Robbie McKinlay, guard Ben Purser | work=The Augusta Chronicle | date=2 August 2011 | accessdate=10 October 2017 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010102336/http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports-college-augusta-university/2011-08-02/augusta-state-basketball-team-loses-2-australians | archive-date=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/9966259/wildcats-bring-in-ex-afl-stars-son/ | title=Wildcats bring in ex-AFL star's son | work=The West Australian | date=3 August 2011 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302010709/https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/9966259/wildcats-bring-in-ex-afl-stars-son/ | archivedate=2 March 2014}}{{cite web | last=Kagi | first=Jacob | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=16607763 | title=Perry Lakes' Purser happy with development player role | work=SBL.asn.au | date=12 August 2011 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010104511/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=16607763 | archivedate=10 October 2017}}

In the 2011–12 NBL season, Purser appeared in 10 games for the Wildcats, scoring a total of 20 points.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194020291&client=0-189-12314-193068-369909 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – NBL 2011/12 | work=NBL | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010105706/http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194020291&client=0-189-12314-193068-369909 | archivedate=10 October 2017}} Highlights for Purser included scoring 6 points in 5½ minutes against the New Zealand Breakers on 23 December 2011, and being nominated for the NBL's Round 23 Play of the Week for a three-point play against the Cairns Taipans on 11 March 2012.{{cite web | url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/wildcats-second-after-beating-cairns-20120311-1utbr | title=Wildcats second after beating Cairns | work=The Age | date=12 March 2012 | accessdate=10 October 2017 | quote=Wildcats development player Ben Purser thrilled the home crowd in the final period with an athletic three-point play on the tough Aaron Grabau...}}{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w_0RgCG2qE | title=Fido NBL Plays of the Week – Round 23 | via=YouTube | publisher=NBL | date=15 March 2012 | accessdate=1 March 2015}} He was subsequently nominated for the NBL Rookie of the Year Award.{{cite web | url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/2012/march/awards-nominees-announced/ | title=Awards nominees announced | work=NBL.com.au | date=20 March 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321020703/http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/2012/march/awards-nominees-announced/ | archivedate=21 March 2012}} The Wildcats reached the NBL Grand Final in 2012, where they lost 2–1 to the Breakers.{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-24/breakers-clinch-back-to-back-titles/3970298|title=Breakers clinch back-to-back titles|publisher=ABC News|location=Australia|date=25 April 2012|access-date=8 November 2017}}

In the 2012–13 NBL season, Purser appeared in 14 games for the Wildcats, scoring a total of 11 points.{{cite web | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194020291&client=0-189-12314-232872-17885835 | title=Player statistics for Ben Purser – NBL 2012/13 | work=NBL | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010140821/http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194020291&client=0-189-12314-232872-17885835 | archivedate=10 October 2017}} He served as an injury replacement for guard Brad Robbins early in the season.{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/basketball/a/15014266/wildcat-robbins-to-miss-start-of-nbl-season/ | title=Wildcat Robbins to miss start of NBL season | work=The West Australian | date=2 October 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426211801/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/basketball/a/15014266/wildcat-robbins-to-miss-start-of-nbl-season/ | archivedate=26 April 2016}}{{cite web | last=Robinson | first=Chris | url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-wildcats-guard-brad-robbins-will-miss-nbl-season-opener-against-new-zealand/news-story/f2ba03ff6fb065029ca116e31ac8ff2a | title=Perth Wildcats guard Brad Robbins will miss NBL season opener against New Zealand | work=PerthNow.com.au | date=2 October 2012 | accessdate=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wildcats-draw-on-finals-pain-ng-ya-294063 | title=Wildcats draw on finals pain | work=The West Australian | date=5 October 2012 | accessdate=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | last=Robinson | first=Chris | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/wildcats-pair-kevin-lisch-and-jeremiah-trueman-under-injury-cloud/news-story/0aa63e98331157d665eb5f4643ba96d1 | title=Wildcats pair Kevin Lisch and Jeremiah Trueman under injury cloud | work=Herald Sun | date=29 November 2012 | accessdate=10 October 2017 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20171010141207/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/wildcats-pair-kevin-lisch-and-jeremiah-trueman-under-injury-cloud/news-story/0aa63e98331157d665eb5f4643ba96d1 | archive-date=10 October 2017}} Purser was eligible to be elevated to the senior roster for the NBL Grand Final in place of the injured Damian Martin but the Wildcats opted for Robbins coming out of retirement instead.{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/robbins-back-for-wildcats-ng-ya-347784 | title=Robbins back for Wildcats | work=The West Australian | date=2 April 2013 | accessdate=24 November 2023}}{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/robbins-cleared-to-play-in-title-deciders-ng-ya-278967 | title=Robbins cleared to play in title deciders | work=The West Australian | date=3 April 2013 | accessdate=24 November 2023}}{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://websites.mygameday.app/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=22993775 | title=Robbins puts SBL return on hold for Wildcats comeback | work=SBL.asn.au | date=3 April 2013 | accessdate=24 November 2023}} The Wildcats went on to lose the grand final series 2–0 to the Breakers.{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1ggydfc3zft7y1bovy6qubnlq8 |title=GF2: Breakers three-peat after epic clash with Wildcats |work=NBL.com.au |date=12 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413121853/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1ggydfc3zft7y1bovy6qubnlq8 |archive-date=13 April 2013}}

Purser was with the Wildcats squad during the pre-season leading up to the 2013–14 NBL season.{{cite web | url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/1oqqk4w0o7abd1jgj68hzcjxbe | title=Wildcats V SBL All-Stars: Line-ups announced | work=Wildcats.com.au | date=5 September 2013 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907040330/http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/1oqqk4w0o7abd1jgj68hzcjxbe | archivedate=7 September 2013}}{{cite web | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/sbl-picks-all-stars-to-take-on-wildcats-ng-ya-356943 | title=SBL picks All Stars to take on Wildcats | work=The West Australian | date=5 September 2013 | accessdate=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/1njvkd3v8me5f1ibse8e19310o | title=Perth Wildcats defeat SBL All-Stars in exhibition match | work=Wildcats.com.au | date=8 September 2013 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729151812/http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/1njvkd3v8me5f1ibse8e19310o | archivedate=29 July 2014}}

In June 2009, Purser represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Basketball Tournament in Saipan.{{cite web | last=Pekin | first=Lyndsay | url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9268882 | title=Purser to make International debut at 2009 FIBA Oceania Championships | work=SBL.asn.au | date=18 June 2009 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010081139/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9268882 | archivedate=10 October 2017}}{{cite web | url=https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/b41819e2-1dfb-11e4-aedf-250bc8c9958e/ | title=FIBA Oceania Tournament still a go | work=SaipanTribune.com | date=14 May 2009 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010081627/https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/b41819e2-1dfb-11e4-aedf-250bc8c9958e/ | archivedate=10 October 2017}} The team went undefeated in the round robin and finals, going 6–0 to win the gold medal.{{cite web | url=http://basketball.net.au/australia-reigns-at-fiba-oceania-tournament/ | title=Australia reigns at FIBA Oceania Tournament | work=Basketball.net.au | date=27 June 2009 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010082532/http://basketball.net.au/australia-reigns-at-fiba-oceania-tournament/ | archivedate=10 October 2017}} A highlight for Purser was recording 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in a 107–41 win over CNMI on day 3.{{cite web | url=https://www.australiabasket.com/FIBA-Oceania/basketball_2009.aspx | title=FIBA Oceania (2009) | work=australiabasket.com | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701130432/https://www.australiabasket.com/FIBA-Oceania/basketball_2009.aspx | archivedate=1 July 2021}}

In April 2018, Purser played in the NBL 3x3 Pro Hustle and helped his team reach the final of the tournament.{{cite web | url=https://www.spartansbasketball.net.au/3x3-big-hustle-what-to-expect/ | title=3×3 BIG HUSTLE: WHAT TO EXPECT | work=spartansbasketball.net.au | date=7 March 2018 | accessdate=13 April 2020 | archive-date=13 April 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413131707/https://www.spartansbasketball.net.au/3x3-big-hustle-what-to-expect/ | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=https://www.spartansbasketball.net.au/3x3-big-hustle-wrap-sa-and-wa/ | title=3×3 BIG HUSTLE WRAP: SA AND WA | work=spartansbasketball.net.au | date=11 March 2018 | accessdate=13 April 2020 | archive-date=13 April 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413132129/https://www.spartansbasketball.net.au/3x3-big-hustle-wrap-sa-and-wa/ | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=https://www.spartansbasketball.net.au/nbl-pro-hustle-1-recap/ | title=NBL PRO HUSTLE 1 RECAP | work=spartansbasketball.net.au | date=23 April 2018 | accessdate=13 April 2020 | archive-date=13 April 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413132337/https://www.spartansbasketball.net.au/nbl-pro-hustle-1-recap/ | url-status=dead }}

Purser's father, Andrew, is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL) for the Footscray Football Club from 1983 to 1987.

As of November 2023, Purser and his wife were expecting their first child in January 2024.

Purser studied law and commerce at the University of Western Australia.{{cite web | last=Hope | first=Shayne | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/purser-cashes-in-on-chances-ng-ya-154508 | title=Purser cashes in on chances | work=The West Australian | date=25 August 2011 | accessdate=11 October 2017}} He was admitted as a lawyer in 2015 and was made an associate in 2018.{{cite web | url=https://sbl.asn.au/2019/03/28/purser-reaches-300-on-back-of-2018-fairytale/ | title=PURSER REACHES 300 ON BACK OF 2018 FAIRYTALE | work=SBL.asn.au | date=28 March 2019 | accessdate=30 March 2019}}

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20160611203129/http://augustajags.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/bios/purser_ben_yylx Augusta Jaguars college bio]
• [https://websites.mygameday.app/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-6713-0-0-0&sID=126804&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=8782070 Perry Lakes Hawks player profile]
• [https://nbl1.com.au/player-listing/ben-purser NBL1 player profile]
• [https://nbl.com.au/player/3692/30234/ben-purser NBL player profile]
• [https://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=204197343&client=1-5011-83378-515220-26389670 SBL stats 2009–2019]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20161221045443/http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=189660554&client=1-5011-83378-402991-23096611 SBL stats 2009–2016]
• {{youTube|1Tanq2qDI7Q|Ben Purser bio}} {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630071558/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tanq2qDI7Q |date=30 June 2014}}
• [http://www.hawksbasketball.com.au/ben-purser-300-games/ "Ben Purser 300 Games"] at hawksbasketball.com.au

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