Efficient Maryland Frontcourt Piece with Veteran Size and Touch
Bender is a 6-9 Maryland forward whose value comes from efficient finishing, steady rebounding, and a polished inside game rather than high-volume scoring; ESPN lists him at 2.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and a strong 62.6% shooting clip in the season shown. His differentiators are size, experience, and reliability, with early international production at the U-19 level hinting at a feel for the game beyond raw stats. He looks like a fit for teams needing a physical, low-usage frontcourt player who can play within structure, though injuries and limited offensive creation cap his ceiling.
