Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the information on Kent Benson:

  • Full Name: Michael Kent Benson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 27, 1954
  • Hometown: New Castle, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: Wore #54 during his NBA career
  • Position: Center
  • High School: New Castle Chrysler High School (New Castle, Indiana)
  • College: Indiana University (1973–1977)
  • NBA Draft: 1977 NBA Draft, 1st overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1977–1980)
    • Detroit Pistons (1980–1986)
    • Utah Jazz (1986–1987)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1987–1988)
    • Played briefly in Italy after his NBA career
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA (won the 1976 NCAA Championship with Indiana University, going undefeated)
  • Kids: Has four daughters, including Andrea Benson, who played college volleyball
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Kent Benson is known for his time at Indiana University, where he was a key player in their undefeated 1976 NCAA Championship team. He had a solid, though not standout, NBA career.