[1] His father was Stanley Frank "Tiny" Hill, who represented the New Zealand national rugby union team from 1955 to 1959, including two matches as captain.
[1][2] Hill played rugby for the St Andrew's College 1st XV, and also represented the school in basketball.
[6] Later that year, the Tall Blacks won the silver medal at the Commonwealth championships in Britain.
In the 2000 New Year Honours, Hill was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to basketball.
Ben played for the Manawatu Jets, Waikato Pistons and Bay Hawks as well as the Tall Blacks.