(2016) C Barret Benson to Northwestern

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Committed 7/6/15.

 

Offered 4/28/14. 

 

Darien, IL (Hinsdale South) 
Ht: 6-8 | Wt: 237 
AAU: Illinois Wolves

 

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http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/index.php/2011-08-04-18-06-26/2046-barret-benson-talks-indiana-visit

 

Indiana is showing interest in quite a few young prospects in the Chicago area.  One of them is 2016 Hinsdale South center Barret Benson.  He is the top low post prospect in the sophomore class in state because of his ability to score with his back to the basket, run the floor for his size, and rebound.

We spoke with Benson about his visit to Indiana over the weekend.

“We met with Coach Buckley at Cook Hall and headed into Assembly Hall for the main event.  After Hoosier Hysteria we stayed around to eat afterwards.  Talked with Coach Crean, his wife, and the academic advisor.  Then headed back home after.”

During his time on campus what did he speak with the Hoosiers coaches about?

“How I liked the event and how school is going mainly.”

Benson discussed what impressed him about Indiana on the visit.

“You can really tell how much their fans genuinely care about basketball and how the coaches stress hard work is a huge part of the program.”

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#PangosAllMidwest Frosh/Soph camp.

 

Dinos Trigonis ‏@trigonis3011m

6-9 2016 Barrett Benson (South/Hinsdale IL) is a very promising PF with a big body and soft hands. HM target

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Opened the season last night with 12pts, 11rbs, 2asts and 2blks.

 

http://www.chicagohoops.hoops247.com/index.php/featured-news/2359-barret-benson-talks-recruiting

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s371yuiaPB8

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GoldandBlack.com ‏@GoldandBlackcom  6h

Indiana coaches will see Illinois 2016 center Barret Benson tomorrow morning.

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[quote name="ccgeneral" post="61434" timestamp="1398136241"]GoldandBlack.com ‏@GoldandBlackcom 6h
Indiana coaches will see Illinois 2016 center Barret Benson tomorrow morning.[/quote]

Good!!!


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@WolvesILL: ILLWOLVES 2016 C 6'9 Barret Benson Hinsdale S receives scholarship offer from Indiana HC Tom Crean

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DeAnte' Mitchell ‏@MitchellDeAnte 

Nebraska offered Hinsdale (IL) big Barrett Benson '16, per his AAU coach

 

http://247sports.com/Bolt/2016-four-star-big-man-sets-three-unofficial-visits-30860962

 

Benson, a 6-8, 237-pound 2016 post player, will visit Kansas State September 27, Nebraska October 4 and Iowa State October 11. Benson's travel team teammate Glynn Watson committed to Nebraska last weekend.

 

 

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Video inside with a mention of IU and others who are recruiting him.

 

http://www.prephoopsillinois.com/news_article/show/454955?referrer_id=1201274

 

The state’s best center in the class of 2016 is Hinsdale South junior Barret Benson.  The 6’10” post has slimmed down heading into his junior campaign.  He is still a big bodied post, but is definitely in the best shape of his career.  It has shown too early in the season!  Benson is light on his feet and has displayed improved mobility on both ends of the floor.  The junior does a great job of posting up strong, carving out space inside, and giving his guard a big target to throw the ball into.  Benson seals better than anyone in the state in the high low game which has become one his calling cards.  The junior finishes through contact and gets to the line at a good rate.  Benson can finish with both a soft touch and power in the paint.  He also has potential in the pick and pop game with a nice looking 15 foot jumper.  His improved mobility has been evident running the floor in transition.  Benson is a plus rebounder clearing the glass consistently and is a solid post defender.

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Video inside with a mention of IU and others who are recruiting him.

 

http://www.prephoopsillinois.com/news_article/show/454955?referrer_id=1201274

 

The state’s best center in the class of 2016 is Hinsdale South junior Barret Benson.  The 6’10” post has slimmed down heading into his junior campaign.  He is still a big bodied post, but is definitely in the best shape of his career.  It has shown too early in the season!  Benson is light on his feet and has displayed improved mobility on both ends of the floor.  The junior does a great job of posting up strong, carving out space inside, and giving his guard a big target to throw the ball into.  Benson seals better than anyone in the state in the high low game which has become one his calling cards.  The junior finishes through contact and gets to the line at a good rate.  Benson can finish with both a soft touch and power in the paint.  He also has potential in the pick and pop game with a nice looking 15 foot jumper.  His improved mobility has been evident running the floor in transition.  Benson is a plus rebounder clearing the glass consistently and is a solid post defender.

 

"His improved mobility has been evident running the floor in transition."

 

*Crean drooling*  :o

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"His improved mobility has been evident running the floor in transition."

 

*Crean drooling*  :o

State's best? Sounds like the kind of player we should let slip to Michigan, MSU, Kentucky, OSU, or L'Vile.

We never want those "State's best" players. 

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State's best? Sounds like the kind of player we should let slip to Michigan, MSU, Kentucky, OSU, or L'Vile.

We never want those "State's best" players. 

Not sure if you're referring to Crean not locking down Indiana, but Benson is from Illinois.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyc72-j2KXg

I know this is old but here are some highlights oh and nice choice in jersey #.

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Not sure if you're referring to Crean not locking down Indiana, but Benson is from Illinois.

Hey! Don't expect me to fully read things! Too many words and I start thinking about other things. Like popcorn. Popcorn is so delicious.

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Jerry Meyer @jerrymeyer247
Tom Crean and assistant catching some Barret Benson. @akmccarthy #uaa

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Ok is it just me or does this guy not jump? I mean I get he's bigger than everyone on the floor playing AAU but he won't be the biggest playing in the B1G. Those little hop jumps that he does for layups won't work in the conference when you aren't the biggest.

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Ok is it just me or does this guy not jump? I mean I get he's bigger than everyone on the floor playing AAU but he won't be the biggest playing in the B1G. Those little hop jumps that he does for layups won't work in the conference when you aren't the biggest.

Yeah I've never been impressed

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Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello  

Four-star junior big man Barret Benson has picked up offers from Iowa and Vanderbilt.

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@bigbenson40: I have decided to continue my education and basketball career at Northwestern University #B1GCats #PoundTheRock

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Looks like we'll get to watch him play us in the B1G