Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Ben Wallace:

  • Full Name: Ben Camey Wallace
  • Nationality: American
  • Shoe Size: 16 (US)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (224 cm)
  • Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg) during his playing career
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • Draft: Undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft
  • Age: Born on September 10, 1974, making him 49 years old as of 2024
  • College: Virginia Union University (a Division II school)
  • High School: Central High School in Hayneville, Alabama
  • Hometown: White Hall, Alabama
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2004 with the Detroit Pistons)
  • Teams Played For:
  • Kids: Ben Wallace has three children: two sons, Ben Jr. and Bryce, and a daughter, Bailey.
  • Siblings: Ben Wallace is one of 11 siblings.

Player Overview: Ben Wallace is one of my favorite centers of all time because he was such a good defender. I like a center that can run and change direction quickly. One of the advantages of being a shorter center is that you’re usually quicker up and down the floor and more agile and explosive. That’s exactly what Ben Wallace was and he used all of those features to his advantage. Thankfully, Ben Wallace played on a Detroit Pistons team known for its defensive prowess. Though he was shorter than the average center, arguably Wallace’s biggest strength was his rebounding. 2/21/2025

Fun Facts

  • He was the first undrafted player to make it into the Hall of Fame.
  • He claims he would average 50 rebounds per game in the Victor Wembanyama era.