T.J. Benson

Position:
Guard
Height:
5-11
Weight:
175
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Tempe, Ariz.
High School:
Corona Del Sol HS
Prev School:
Mesa J.C.

WEBER STATE: ...Is healthy for the first time since coming aboard two years ago. ... Had foot surgery before the 2006-07 season and was not able to play or practice during that campaign. ...Came back last year and played in nine games ... Talked to the WSU coaching staff in the Spring of 2006 about coming aboard as a walk-on. The coaches liked what they saw on tape and invited him to join the squad. ... Does all the little things a good point guard is suppose to do, aka, looks to pass first, knows how to pass and when to pass. ... Has the positive, enthusiastic personality all good point guards possess. ... Has worked hard over the summer to improve his shooting skills.

2007-08: ...Played in nine games with playing 14 total minutes. ... Had five, two-minute stints, during the season. ... Had a game high three points vs. @Sacramento State hitting a three-pointer at the end of the game in WSU’s 89-69 win. .

MESA CC: Averaged 12 points, six assists and two steals per game under Coach Alton Lister in 2005-06. ... Helped his team to a 21-9 record. ... Shot 45 percent from the three point line.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter for Coach Sam Duane, Jr. at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona. ... Averaged 14 points, five assists and two steals his senior season. ... Named First Team All-City, All-Region and was Honorable Mention All-State

PERSONAL

Full Name Timothy James Benson, Jr.

Born March 11, 1986

Major Business Administration

COACH RAHE ON BENSON: "T.J. is a ?gym rat’, he’s always working on h is game. He’s unselfish and does everything he can to make the entire team better. He’s worked hard on being a little stronger with the ball at the point guard spot and running the team with more force. He’s a high character player and person and I look for him to have a solid season for us."