NJ Benson 6'8 F/C Missouri St Transfer to DePaul

[shocks02]

Two years of eligibility remaining. Appears to be a tweener between 4 and 5 spot. Doesn't shoot the 3, but does a lot of other things well. Second best offensive BPM (2.2) on Missouri State and best defensive BPM (2.0).

N.J. Benson Career Stats - NCAAM - ESPN

T-Rank Player Stats - Customizable College Basketball Tempo Free Stats - T-Rank (barttorvik.com)

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Elite rebounder. I like that he has two years remaining given our logjam of seniors. Not sure he could play the 4 next to Ballard or Pohto given his lack of shooting ability but I wouldn't mind him as a Pohto replacement (if it comes to that).

[WstateU]

Reminds of Carl Hall.

[jcdshocker]

Elite rebounder. I like that he has two years remaining given our logjam of seniors. Not sure he could play the 4 next to Ballard or Pohto given his lack of shooting ability but I wouldn't mind him as a Pohto replacement (if it comes to that).

What do you see that would be a step up from Pohto? I must be missing something.

[TrackSuitAndTie]

What do you see that would be a step up from Pohto? I must be missing something.

Not sure it would be a step up, was more saying that in the event Pohto leaves.

However, here is the direct comparison:

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Benson appears to be the stronger rebounder, better finisher at the rim, and better defensively. He also blocks shots at a very high rate.

[shocks02]

Going to DePaul.