NJ Benson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Scores 12 in tournament loss Benson provided 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 63-56 loss to Georgetown.

Impact Benson had a decent performance in Wednesday's first round of the Big East Tournament, but it was not enough to avoid elimination. With the loss his season most likely comes to an end, and as a result so does his collegiate career. This was the most productive season of his career as he averaged 11.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks across 25.9 minutes per game. He spent the first two seasons of his career with Missouri State before transferring to DePaul where he spent the last two seasons.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova secures 76-57 win over DePaul

Led by Tyler Perkins' 20 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 76-57 on Wednesday

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Hits game-winner Wednesday Benson finished Wednesday's 72-71 win over Creighton with 14 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes.

Impact Benson secured the win Wednesday with a layup assisted by Brandon Maclin to take the one-point lead with just 32 seconds remaining. It capped off another productive and efficient performance from the big man. Across his last four games he's averaging 19.3 points and 9.3 rebounds while shooting a whopping 84.2 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Maclin, Benson lead DePaul past Creighton 72-71

Brandon Maclin scored 21 points to lead the DePaul Blue Demons and NJ Benson sealed the victory with a layup with 32 seconds remaining as the Blue Demons knocked off the Creighton...

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Deadspin | NJ Benson's red-hot run gives DePaul chance for Creighton sweep Deadspin | NJ Benson's red-hot run gives DePaul chance for Creighton sweep

FEBRUARY 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Productive in Wednesday's win Benson amassed 21 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 69-57 win over Seton Hall.

Impact Benson scored 20 points in his second straight game Wednesday, his third such game of the season. He hit eight of his nine attempts from the field in the victory, although he continued to struggle from the free throw line. He also grabbed eight rebounds, nearly recording his fourth double-double of the campaign. He's now averaging 10.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season, the most productive campaign of the senior's career.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul earns 69-57 win against Seton Hall

Led by NJ Benson's 21 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 69-57

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Leads win over Creighton Benson produced 23 points (10-11 FG, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 72-71 victory over Creighton.

Impact Benson recorded his third double-double of the season Wednesday, his first since the first two games of this season. It was his best performance of the campaign as he scored 23 points for just the second time this season and did so while hitting 10 of his 11 attempts from the field. Every single point and rebound was crucial too as the Blue Demons squeaked out a one-point win to end the four-game losing streak.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's loss Benson closed Saturday's 68-66 loss to Xavier with 14 points (7-11 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes.

Impact Benson put together a good performance in Saturday's loss, coming two rebounds short of a double-double. He was efficient from the field making seven of 11 shots and also only committed one turnover in his 30 minutes on the floor. It was a particularly good performance from him considering he totaled just six points across his last two appearances. He'll look to keep the momentum going Tuesday versus St. John's.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carroll, Borovicanin lead Xavier past DePaul, 68-66

Tre Carroll scored 21 points to lead the Xavier Musketeers and Filip Borovicanin hit the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining as the Musketeers beat the DePaul Blue Dem...

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Scores 11 versus Butler Benson provided 11 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 87-80 loss to Butler.

Impact Benson put together a solid performance, scoring in the double figures for the 11th time this season. He made three of his eight shots from the field and attempted (and missed) his second shot from beyond the arc this season. He also grabbed six boards and recorded two assists in the loss.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul's N.J. Benson goes FLYING for fastbreak alley oop vs. Marquette

JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

16 boards Tuesday Benson produced nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and three blocks over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 56-50 victory over Georgetown.

Impact Benson dominated the glass in Tuesday's win, recording a season-high 16 rebounds, 15 of which came on the defensive end. He also blocked three shots on the defensive end and his presence in the paint was a big reason why Georgetown only shot 23 percent from the field in the defensive battle. Benson added nine points and a season-high four assists on the offensive end, giving him one of his best performances of the season so far.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Waits for it, gets up, and throws it down! 🪜

JANUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Should be a go vs. Shockers Benson (ankle) is expected to play against Wichita State on Saturday, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Benson hurt his ankle in the Blue Demons' win over Morgan State, only playing 13 minutes in that contest. However, it's not an ailment that's expected to force him to miss any time, as he's slated to play Saturday. The starting forward averages 11.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Benson re-aggravated his ankle during Tuesday's 92-49 win over Morgan State, Nick Palazzolo of The DePaud reports.

Impact Benson, who originally injured his ankle last Sunday against UAPB, re-aggravated the injury in the first half of Tuesday's win over the Bears, sitting for the remainder of the contest. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 10 games this season, averaging 11.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 blocks on 23.1 minutes per game. Benson's status will continue to be monitored heading into Saturday's game against Wichita State.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | NJ Benson leads the way as DePaul awaits Morgan State Deadspin | NJ Benson leads the way as DePaul awaits Morgan State

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Plays 21 minutes off bench Benson (wrist) finished with six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds, three assists and one block over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 93-62 victory over Gardner-Webb.

Impact Benson didn't start in this win over Gardner-Webb, but that didn't stop him from posting a decent stat line in a game where no DePaul player reached the 20-point plateau. Benson hopes to recover enough to be part of the starting lineup against Detroit on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with wrist injury Benson (wrist) is not 100 percent healthy heading into Tuesday's game versus Gardner-Webb, Andy Thompson of The DePaud reports.

Impact Benson is not starting Tuesday's matchup, and this injury likely explains why. He's reportedly been limited since early last week, so there's still a chance he plays but just in a limited fashion. He played a season-low 19 minutes Friday versus Northwestern, recording seven points and six rebounds in the close loss.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to bench Tuesday Benson is not starting Tuesday's game versus Gardner-Webb, the team announced.

Impact Benson, who started each of the first four games of the season, is not starting Tuesday. In his place is Fabian Flores, a freshman who was reportedly redshirting this season. The move is surprising in many ways, especially since Benson has played well this season, averaging 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 23.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gunn scores 28 as DePaul knocks off Stonehill 72-64

Led by CJ Gunn's 28 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Stonehill Skyhawks 72-64 on Friday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-double in Monday's win Benson chipped in 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 21 minutes during Monday's 92-62 victory over Chicago State.

Impact Benson got his season started off on the right foot Monday, logging a double-double in the blowout win over Chicago State. He made all but one of his eight field goal attempts, grabbed three offensive rebounds and blocked two shots in the win. Benson is set to be a key piece of the Blue Demons front court this season after coming off the bench more often than not last season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

So far, so good as DePaul thumps Chicago State in opener NJ Benson scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as host DePaul rolled to a 92-62 season-opening victory over Chicago State on Monday nigh...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

DePaul's NJ Benson shows off elite post moves en route to a dazzling and-1 post hook vs. Cincinnati

APRIL 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

$500K NIL endorsement opportunity makes College Basketball Crown a game-changer

The College Basketball Crown is set to unveil a hefty $500,000 NIL endorsement opportunity. John Fanta spoke to three participating head coa...

MARCH 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Villanova secures 76-57 win over DePaul

Maclin, Benson lead DePaul past Creighton 72-71

DePaul earns 69-57 win against Seton Hall

Carroll, Borovicanin lead Xavier past DePaul, 68-66

DePaul's N.J. Benson goes FLYING for fastbreak alley oop vs. Marquette

Waits for it, gets up, and throws it down! 🪜

Gunn scores 28 as DePaul knocks off Stonehill 72-64

DePaul's NJ Benson shows off elite post moves en route to a dazzling and-1 post hook vs. Cincinnati

$500K NIL endorsement opportunity makes College Basketball Crown a game-changer