a Portland State alum with a forward’s frame and a do-the-dirty-work edge
Ben Coffee is a Portland State men’s basketball forward known more for fit-and-function than flash: at 6-foot-6 and 200 pounds, he brought size, versatility, and local Oregon roots to the roster, and historical coverage describes him as a role player rather than a star. For a team, that usually means a steady, coachable piece who can handle physical matchups, rebound, and fill lineup gaps without needing the ball in his hands all night. If you want a high-usage scorer, look elsewhere; if you want a reliable glue guy with a team-first profile, Coffee is the kind of player who quietly makes a roster sturdier.
