Benjamin Bentil

[dex]

I haven't read much if anything about Another NEXT Great Friar, Ben Bentil. Ben lists his Interests/Hobby as Reading and Community Service BTW

The kid is a warrior a virtual wild mustang who will gain more and more control with each game. The kid is tough as nails and plays the game like Charlie Hustle while wearing his emotions on his sleeve. Being an "astute fan" as wtm would say, I watch the Frosh a lot...maybe too much.

Yesterday was no different:

He missed a bunny somehow, yet was back on defense immediately to save a basket and create a play (Hustle and Maturity)

He followed Dunn as the Harris pass was a little too far and then Dunn saved it to, guess who? BEN who gave it to Henton for the spinning layup...lotsa guys would not have trailed that play (Hustle and Smarts)

It was Ben in at center to defend in the last 14.8 seconds (trust)

[dmac80]

The kid looks like a physical specimen, his athleticism is obvious. On top of that he plays smart and under control and shows poise far beyond his experience and age. I think we got a steal in this kid and expect big things going forward from him. Huge addition who has contributed much faster than I expected.

I'm beyond thrilled and wowed by all our Freshman, though there is much learning to be had and there will be some struggles for sure, they are a lot further along than I could have dreamed of. It is pretty exciting to know they'll be the anchor of this program in the years ahead.

[TheInfoMan]

Indeed, and let's not forget that young Ben only played in half of his teams games as a HS senior, so he is still behind time-wise.

Plus, I love checking on Abdul Malik NCState's stat line for comparison. He's got an impressive 11-points in four games and is shooting 25%. Good job. (sarc)

[friarbrown]

Info I thought that I was the only one who checked the NC State boxscores but Bentil has been better than AMA and he is playing behind better players. I watched the AAU game when they were both matched up and they looked like very similar players IMO. It looks like Joseph is struggling at Cuse as well. I won't say that Cartwright is better at this point yet.

[thewalk]

So ed must be clueless for not offering Bentil first?

[TheInfoMan]

Nov 24, 2014 20:41:46 GMT -5 thewalk said:

So ed must be clueless for not offering Bentil first?

Not the point. Once rejected, Abu, K.Joseph and now D. Mitchell have earned my scorn. Or until, as I said in another thread, they repent and come home to PC.
FWIW, Harris and Desrosiers were once on my scorn list.

[friarbrown]

Nov 24, 2014 20:41:46 GMT -5 thewalk said:

So ed must be clueless for not offering Bentil first?

I don't think it matters who was offerred first. The point is we were able to get him. Ed was obviously doing some ground work at the same time he was recruiting AMA or Bentil wouldn't be here. Come on Walk you know they don't just recruit one guy.