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Keith Benson was born on 13 August, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio, is an American basketball player (born 1988). Discover Keith Benson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?

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Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 13 August, 1988
Birthday 13 August
Birthplace Cleveland, Ohio
Nationality United States

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Keith Benson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 35 years old, Keith Benson height is 6′ 11″ .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Keith Benson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Keith Benson worth at the age of 35 years old? Keith Benson’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Keith Benson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1988

Keith Anderson Benson Jr. (born August 13, 1988) is an American professional basketball player.

He played college basketball for Oakland University.

1994

He broke the record of 317, set by Keith Closs of Central Connecticut State University from 1994–96.

2007

After redshirting his first year at Oakland, Benson became a starter for the 2007–08 season.

Benson started 20 of the team's 29 games and averaged 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds.

He finished the season with 40 blocks—one shy of Oakland's single-season record.

However, he was benched prior to the conference tournament because OU's head coach, Greg Kampe, felt Benson was not playing good enough defense.

At the conclusion of his redshirt junior season, Benson received the Lou Henson Award, given to the "mid-major player of the year".

Benson was also named the Summit League Player of the Year.

2010

Benson declared himself eligible for the 2010 NBA draft, but withdrew himself after he was unable to work out with NBA teams due to an injured right thumb.

Benson earned a Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree with a minor in art history from Oakland in August 2010, prior to his redshirt senior season.

During his senior season in 2010–11, Benson enrolled in master's-level architecture courses in Oakland.

In basketball, he set the Summit League's record for career blocks.

2011

A 6-foot-11 center, Benson was a second-round pick (48th overall) in the 2011 NBA draft, selected by the Atlanta Hawks.

He has since played in Italy, Philippines, Belarus, China, Lithuania, Estonia and the NBA Development League.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Benson attended Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan.

On the Detroit Country Day basketball team, Benson averaged only 6.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as a senior.

Benson initially committed to Fairfield, but changed his mind after a coaching change and committed to Oakland after they offered him a scholarship.

Benson was named the Summit League's Player of the Year for the second consecutive season in 2011.

After being projected as a late-second round pick, Benson was selected with the 48th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks, becoming the first player from Oakland University selected in the NBA draft.

After playing in Italy for Dinamo Basket Sassari during the NBA lockout, he joined the Hawks for preseason in December 2011.

2012

After being waived by the Hawks, he joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League in January 2012.

On March 24, he signed a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors.

He appeared in three games for the Warriors.

After spending preseason with the Atlanta Hawks, Benson was acquired by the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League for the 2012–13 season.

2013

In January 2013, he moved to the Philippines to play for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters during the 2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup.

He returned to the BayHawks in March 2013.

Benson spent the 2013–14 season in Belarus with Tsmoki-Minsk.

2014

In May 2014, he joined the Shaanxi Wolves in the Chinese NBL.

After initially signing with Turkish team Banvit, Benson spent the first half of the 2014–15 season in Lithuania with Neptūnas.

2015

In February 2015, he left Neptūnas and signed with Estonian team BC Kalev/Cramo.

After spending preseason with the Miami Heat, Benson joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce for the 2015–16 season.

He helped the Skyforce finish with a league-best 40–10 record in 2015–16, and went on to help the team win the NBA D-League championship with a 2–1 Finals series win over the Los Angeles D-Fenders.

2016

In February 2016, he played in the NBA D-League All-Star Game.

After spending a second straight preseason with the Miami Heat, Benson once again played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce during the 2016–17 season.

2017

In August and September 2017, Benson had a two-game stint with Guizhou in the Chinese NBL.

He then began the 2017–18 season in Greece with Aris Thessaloniki, before joining Japanese team Osaka Evessa in January 2018.

2018

Benson's 2018–19 season was spent in Germany with Eisbären Bremerhaven.

2019

On August 1, 2019, Benson signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Australia for the 2019–20 NBL season.

2020

He parted ways with the Phoenix on January 4, 2020.