Ben Vander Wal is Furman’s glue-guy stopper with starter-level polish
In the 2025-26 season, Ben Vander Wal is a 6'7" senior forward for Furman whose value shows up in winning plays: he’s been a reliable rebounder, a connective passer, and a defensive catalyst, helping drive a Paladin defense that ranked first in the SoCon in field-goal percentage defense and second in scoring defense and rebounding margin.[12] He averaged 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while earning All-Defensive Team honors, and multiple reports describe him as a “defensive pest” who can handle tough matchups.[12][15] If a team needs toughness, versatility, and low-maintenance production over empty box-score flash, he fits nicely.
