Ishua Benjamin 2227 (2004-2006: London L.)
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| 2227 | 2451 | Z*Magic City S. | 0 | 0 |
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| 2227 | 227 | NC State | 1994 | 1998 |
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| 2227 | 5085 | Hickory Nutz | 2002 | 2002 |
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| 2227 | 5660 | Z*Salisbury S. | 2003 | 2003 |
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| 2227 | 5086 | Z*Wilmington WR | 2003 | 2003 |
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Born: Nov.7, 1975 in Concord, N.C.
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Agent's comments:
With strong comparisons to fellow NC State alum, Nate McMillan, this combination guard is a defensive specialist. Benjamin's stats don't even come close to depicting his defensive contributions. He has the frame and quickness to defend several positions. He has been called upon at all levels to defend the opposition's leading scorer, and he is a master at creating theft opportunities for his teammates. More of a shooting guard, Benjamin split time at both guard spots during his stellar career at NC State. Height gives him an advantage when he plays at the point. Streaky shooter. Can slash to basket. Has surprising speed and offensive ability.Ishua is capable of playing the point guard and the shooting guard position. Ishua has the height and strength to defend shooting guards and the quickness to defend point guards. Comparable to former NC State/Seattle Supersonics great Nate McMillan. Streaky perimeter shooter. Great slashing, penetrating ability. Can contribute to his team's success in many different ways
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Career:
High School: Concord HS, Concord, N.C
1994-1995: North Carolina State University (NCAA): 27 games: 14.0ppg, 2.1rpg, 4.6apg, FGP: 38.9%, 3PT: 32.4%
1995-1996: North Carolina State University (NCAA): 27 games: 8.9ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.9apg, FGP: 36.1%, 3PT: 30.1%, suspended because poor academics
1996-1997: North Carolina State University (NCAA): 32 games: 8.9ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.6apg, FGP: 39.8%, 3PT: 35.2%
1997-1998: North Carolina State University (NCAA): 32 games: 11.3ppg, 3.4rpg, 3.8apg, FGP: 39.6%, 3PT: 32.8%
1998: Portsmouth Invitational Predraft Tournament: 9ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.3apg
1998: Raleigh Cougars (USBL)
1998-1999: Samsung (South Korea): 22.8ppg, 7rpg, 3.8apg
1999: Veterans Camp with Magic City Snowbears (IBA)
1999: Free Agent Camp of La Crosse Bobcats (CBA)
1999: Magic City Snowbears (IBA) veterans camp
1999: Raleigh Cougars (USBL), in May'99 placed on the inactive list
2000: InfoSport Pro Basketball Camp
2000: New Jersey Shorecats (USBL): released during the season
2000-2001: Enad Nicosia (Cyprus): in Nov.'00 was replaced by Mike Campbell, in Dec.'00 signed by Magic City Snowbears (IBA, starting five): 6ppg, 2.1rpg, 3.2apg
2002: Hickory Nutz (XBA, starting five)
2003: Salisbury Steaks (CBL)
2003: Wilmington Wave Rockers (CBL, starting five)
2004-2005: Milton Keynes Lions (United Kingdom-BBL, starting five): 39 games: 15.6ppg, 6.0rpg, 4.9apg, SPG-1(2.9), FGP: 40.1%, 3Pts: 30.9%
2005-2006: Milton Keynes Lions (United Kingdom-BBL), injured in Feb.'06: 34 games: 17.4ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.7apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 43.8%, 3PT: 28.8%, 3FT: 73.4%
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Awards/Achievements:
ACC All-Rookie -1995
ACC All-Defensive Team -1997, 98
XBA Defensive Player of the Year -2002
XBA Champion -2002