2010-2011 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MEN’S BASKETBALL
josh benson Josh Benson’s length, quickness and ability to put the ball on the floor pose matchup problems for Flyer opponents. One of those players whose late growth spurt moved him to the frontcourt, Benson was a guard growing up and handles the ball well for a big man. He also has a quick (and long) first step, which makes him a threat to get to rim every time he touches the ball. Young for his age in his graduating class coming out of high school, Benson made the most of torn labrum as a freshman, having surgery to stabilize the shoulder and using his rebab time to get stronger and develop his left hand. As a young forward playing behind Chris Wright and Chris Johnson, Benson will also likely see time at the five spot in 2010-11.
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CAREER STATS Year GP 2009-10 35 CAREER 35
GS Min FG Att Pct 3Pt 0 283 35 71 .493 0 0 283 35 71 .493 0
Att 0 0
Pct FT Att .000 15 25 .000 15 25
CLASS: RS Sophomore POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6-9
Dayton career highs
WEIGHT: 223
Points: 10, Presbyterian (12/19/09) Rebounds: 8, Appalachian State (12/21/09)
HOMETOWN: Dayton, OH High School - Dunbar
Assists: 3, at Xavier (1/16/10) Steals: 2, Presbyterian (12/19/09) FGs Made: 5, Presbyterian (12/19/09) Blocks: 1, Four Times FT Made: 3, Boston U (12/29/09); La Salle (2/18/10) Minutes: 23, Presbyterian (12/19/09); App. State (12/21/09)
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name: Joshua Allen Benson Nickname: Josh Son of: Willie and Marilyn Benson Siblings: Jermaine (22) and Melloni (24) Birthday: February 21, 1990 Major: General Studies High School Coach: Peter Pullen AAU Team: Dayton Metro Career Goal: Go to the NBA and get into the field of coaching Why I Chose UD: UD is a great place to be and to play. Also it is a place where I can grow and mature as a young man.
FLYER 44’s
Junior Norris (1950-51), George Woywood (1951-52), Bob Sullivan (1964-65), Allen Elijah (1972-75), Tim Pohlman (1976-80), Tim Robbe (1982-83), Dave Colbert (1984-86), Troy McCracken (1986-90), Andrew Gaydosh (1990-94), Matt Cooper (1996-2000), Jason Osborne (2001-02), James Cripe (2003-06)
UNIVERSITYOFDAYTON 64
Pct Reb Avg Ast .600 62 1.8 10 .600 62 1.8 10
Blk 4 4
Stl Pts 5 85 5 85
Avg 2.4 2.4