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My Take
Kent Benson earns my genuine respect. At 208 cm, he anchored Indiana's flawless 32-0 1976 NCAA championship run and was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player, a two-time All-American at the peak of college basketball. What moves me most, though, is the 1982 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, given for character off the court. It tells me he was not just a dominant body in the paint but a decent man. Coming out of New Castle, Indiana, he carried his hometown's basketball pride with substance. I value athletes remembered for who they were as much as for what they won.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kent Benson
- Name (Japanese)
- ケント・ベンソン
- Reading
- けんと・べんそん
- Born
- December 27, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- New Castle, Indiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 208 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- New Castle High School
- University
- Indiana University Bloomington
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Indiana Mr. Basketball
- 1982 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kent Benson born?
Born December 27, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Kent Benson from?
Kent Benson is from New Castle, Indiana, United States.
What does Kent Benson do?
Kent Benson works as basketball player.
How tall is Kent Benson?
Kent Benson is 208 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.