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Benson was the No. 1 overall pick of the 1977 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, playing 11 seasons in the NBA for Milwaukee (1977–1980), the Detroit Pistons (1980–1986), Utah Jazz (1986–1987) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1988).
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- December 27, 1954
Mar 10, 2020 · The former Hoosiers star and NBA player had four bypasses, meshed his afib and repaired a heart valve on Monday. He is expected to make a full recovery and is doing well post-surgery, according to a friend.
Oct 18, 2022 · In 1977, Benson, a former IU star and No. 1 pick, was elbowed by Abdul-Jabbar and retaliated with a punch to the face. Abdul-Jabbar was ejected and apologized for the incident, while Benson refused to talk about it.
- Dana Hunsinger Benbow
- Sports Reporter
Benson scored 25 points in the final game victory over Michigan and was named the Final Four’s outstanding Player. A consensus All-American pick that year and the next, when he won the Big Ten’s Most Valuable Player Award.
Mar 10, 2020 · Kent Benson, who played for Bob Knight on the 1976 undefeated national champion team, underwent major heart surgery on Monday. He has also faced personal tragedies, business struggles and health issues in recent years.
Kent Benson was a center for the Indiana Hoosiers from 1973 to 1977, winning the 1976 NCAA Championship and the 1977 NBA Draft. Learn about his high school, college, and professional career, awards, and statistics.
