Kent Benson
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Born on December 27, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kent Benson emerged as a standout basketball player during his collegiate years at the University of Indiana. Under the guidance of legendary coach Bob Knight, Benson played a pivotal role in leading the Hoosiers to a national championship in 1976. His performance throughout the season showcased his skills as

Born on December 27, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kent Benson emerged as a standout basketball player during his collegiate years at the University of Indiana. Under the guidance of legendary coach Bob Knight, Benson played a pivotal role in leading the Hoosiers to a national championship in 1976. His performance throughout the season showcased his skills as

Career Stats

NBA 1978-1988

Points

6,168

Blocks

586

Rebounds

3,881

PPG

9.1

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Career Timeline

1978-1980

Milwaukee Bucks (NBA)

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1980-1986

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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1987

Utah Jazz (NBA)

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1988

Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

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