NJ Benson

Created on 6/22/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 235
College: DePaul
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 11/24/2003

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate low post scorer
Adequate playmaker for his size
Good rebounder
Above average athlete

Cons:

Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Really needs to improve his free throw shooting
Struggles to guard quicker players
Big man in a wing player’s body

Summary:

NJ Benson is an athletic, energetic forward that played college basketball at DePaul. He will need to expand his skill set offensively, but his ability to make hustle plays could enable him to carve out a solid and lengthy playing career in professional. Basketball.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 2/18/26 DePaul-Seton Hall Game via House of Highlights

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