NJ Benson’s Stock Is Up: Efficient, Physical, and Board-Savvy
In the 2025-26 season, NJ Benson emerged as DePaul’s most dependable frontcourt piece, starting 31 of 32 games and averaging 11.7 points, a team-best 7.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 0.8 blocks per game[1]. He brings NBA-ready size at 6-8, 235 pounds, scores efficiently around the rim, and gives you real rebounding punch; recent coverage also highlighted a hot stretch where he was averaging 21 points and 9.3 rebounds over three games[1][2]. The big selling point is his steady motor and low-drama production, though a prior hand injury in 2024-25 is worth noting[2].
