Kent Benson C #54
Michael Benson
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 235 lbs (107kg)
Born: Dec 27, 1954 (71 years old)
Hometown: New Castle, Indiana
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1977 Round 1, Pick 1, Milwaukee Bucks
Pre-Draft Team: Indiana (Sr)
High School: New Castle Chrysler High School (New Castle, Indiana)
Citizenship Award
Kent Benson Bio
Name: Kent Benson
Full Name: Michael Benson
Position: C
Jersey: #54
Born: Dec 27, 1954
Age: 71 years old
Birthplace/Hometown: New Castle, Indiana
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 235 lbs (107kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1977 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 1, Milwaukee Bucks
Pre-Draft Team: Indiana (Sr)
High School: New Castle Chrysler High School (New Castle, Indiana)
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award | 1982 |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Helms Foundation Player of the Year | 1976 |
| 2x Consensus All-American First Team | 1976, 1977 |
| 2x NABC All-American First Team | 1976, 1977 |
| 1x NABC All-American Fourth Team | 1975 |
| 2x AP All-American First Team | 1976, 1977 |
| 1x USBWA All-American Second Team | 1976 |
| 2x UPI All-American First Team | 1976, 1977 |
| 1x NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player | 1976 |
| 1x NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Teams (AP) | 1976 |
Prep/High School Awards & Honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| 1x Indiana Mr. Basketball | 1973 |