At Mack Academy:
Played for the Croatian National Team

Came United States prior to his junior year in High School.

Attended United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, N.C. in 2010-11 and Mack Academy in Charlotte in 2011-12.

As a junior at nationally-ranked United Faith, the three-point specialist helped the Falcons to the NC Independent School’s Athletic Association 1A State Championship game.

Scored 14 points in the 57-49 State Championship game loss to Trinity Christian, which featured fellow 49ers freshman Mike Thorne in the middle.

United Faith, which split games with Oak Hill Academy during the regular season, completed a 28-8 season as state runner-up.

As a senior at Mack Academy, Benkovic averaged 15.0 points for head coach Will Sperow.

Shooting guard Ivan Benkovic (Zagreb, Croatia/Mack Academy) signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the 49ers during the spring, 2012 signing period.

Benkovic has been in United States for two seasons, attending United Faith Christian Academy in Matthews, N.C. in 2010-11 and Mack Academy in Charlotte in 2011-12.

"He's a high-character kid.　 A competitor," said 49ers head coach Alan Major.　 "He believes in what we're building here and our vision. We're excited Ivan wants to be a part of that."

As a junior at nationally-ranked United Faith, the three-point specialist helped the Falcons to the NC Independent School's Athletic Association 1A State Championship game. Benkovic scored 14 points in the 57-49 championship game loss to Trinity Christian as United Faith, which split games with Oak Hill Academy during the regular season, completed a 28-8 season as state runner-up.

As a senior at Mack Academy, Benkovic averaged 15.0 points for head coach Will Sperow.

"We're excited about his ability to shoot the ball," Major added.　 "He brings a uniqueness to our team and adds to our backcourt."