Oakland’s record-book wrecking ball with elite rim protection
Keith Benson was a dominant Oakland center whose game was built on high-efficiency scoring, glass-eating rebounding, and true game-changing rim protection; in the 2010-11 season he averaged 17.9 points and 10.1 rebounds while anchoring the paint, and his Oakland career still stands out for 1,903 points, 1,103 rebounds, 371 blocks, and 49 double-doubles. He’s the kind of big who bends game plans, not just box scores—long, physical, relentless, and a Summit League Hall of Famer who fit best as a defensive anchor and low-post finisher.
