2010-2011 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MEN’S BASKETBALL
2009-10
Josh Benson played in 35 games in his first season for the Flyers with averages of 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. Benson totaled 85 points and grabbed 62 rebounds for the season while displaying rare athleticism and mobility for a big man. He played 283 minutes (8.1 per game) and ranked fifth on the team with a field goal percentage of .493 (35-of-71). In the win at rival Miami, Benson scored four points and grabbed a rebound. He scored a career-high 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting, hauled in seven rebounds and had two steals in the win over Presbyterian. In the following game against Appalachian State,he scored four points and grabbed a career-high eight rebounds. He had seven points on 3-of-3 shooting from the foul line, and two assists against Boston. In the road match-up against Xavier, Benson tallied eight points and dished out a career-high three assists. At Saint Louis, he netted five points and grabbed four rebounds. He had nine points on 3-of-5 shooting against La Salle. In the home match-up with Saint Louis, Benson scored four points and hauled in five rebounds.
2008-09
Benson suffered a torn right labrum in early November and redshirted the 2008-09 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Benson had the luxury of playing for the powerful Dunbar Wolverine program. Dunbar is one of the few schools in Ohio that generally has had an abundance of big men in the program, which meant as a younger player he was challenged by bigger and stronger players in his own program on a daily basis. That situation paid dividends when as a junior, Benson came through in the 2007 OHSAA Division II championship game. He scored 16 points and was named MVP of the game as Dunbar won its second straight state title. For the year, he averaged 9.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks and was named Third Team AllOhio. After his final season at Dunbar, Benson was named to the AP Ohio Division II First Team and also picked up Southwest District Player of the Year honors. He was rated No. 31 amongst power forwards in his class by ESPN.com while leading Dunbar to its second straight state championship. olverine program. Dunbar is one of the few schools in Ohio that generally has had an abundance of big men in the program, which meant as a younger player he was challenged by bigger and stronger players in his own program on a daily basis. That situation paid dividends when Benson came through in the 2007 OHSAA Division II championship game. He scored 16 points and was named MVP of the game as Dunbar won its second straight state title. For the year, he averaged 9.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks and was named Third Team All-Ohio. After his final season at Dunbar, Benson was named to the AP Ohio Division II First Team and also picked up Southwest District Player of the Year honors. He was rated No. 31 amongst power forwards in his class by ESPN.com. while leading Dunbar to its second straight state championship.
Versatile post who has great length and athleticism. His ability to run the floor and rebound the basketball on both ends makes him a difficult matchup.
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