Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Mario Bennett:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Mario Marcell Bennett
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 1, 1973
  • Hometown: Denton, Texas
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore #8 and #20 during his NBA career
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Samuel Clemens High School, Schertz, Texas
  • College: Arizona State University (Arizona State Sun Devils)
  • NBA Draft: 1995 NBA Draft, 27th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Suns (1995–1996)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1998)
    • Chicago Bulls (1999)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (1999)
    • Played internationally and in minor leagues after his NBA tenure, including in Europe and Asia.
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Mario Bennett’s player archetype was that of an athletic combo forward, a hard-nosed frontcourt worker who fit best as an energy big capable of rebounding, finishing inside, and supplying physical minutes without needing plays run for him. Defensively, he profiled as a rugged interior helper and board-crashing forward more than a true rim-protecting anchor, using strength and activity to battle in the paint and defend bigger bodies despite being undersized for a full-time power role. Offensively, his game was built around hustle scoring, cuts, putbacks, short finishes, and opportunistic paint touches rather than shot creation or perimeter skill. Physically, Bennett brought a strong frame and power-forward mentality, with NBA listings around 6-foot-6 and 235 pounds, while his college profile reflected the kind of size, rebounding, and toughness that let him play up a position. His overall play style was rooted in effort, contact, and utility, making him the sort of rotation forward who gave teams muscle, activity, and uncomplicated frontcourt minutes when used in a narrow role. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Mario Bennett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports-Reference — Mario Bennett College Stats
Sports-Reference — 1994-95 Arizona State Sun Devils Men’s Roster and Stats
Los Angeles Times — Dream Comes True for Bennett