Tag: "NBA"
Former Oakland standout Keith Benson signs with Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANSISCO — The Golden State Warriors today signed Sioux Falls Skyforce center Keith Benson. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center and 2011 Oakland University grad, joins more than 100 NBA players with NBA D-League experience currently on 2011-12 rosters. Benson, who weighs 230 pounds, has appeared in 20 games with the Skyforce this season, averaging 15.2 […]
Oakland’s Benson signs contract with Italian Team Sassari
The second-round NBA draft pick has an opt-out clause to return to the NBA after the lockout ends ROCHESTER, Mich. – Former Oakland men’s basketball standout Keith Benson will be heading to the island of Sardinia to play professional basketball with Italian team Sassari, OU head coach Greg Kampe announced on Thursday. A second-round pick […]
Oakland’s Benson signs with agent Leon Rose, awaits NBA draft
ROCHESTER – Oakland University senior Keith Benson has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for Leon Rose, announced the 6-foot-11 center on Wednesday. The two-time Summit League Player of the Year and All-American could become the first Oakland player to be taken in the NBA Draft. “I’m excited to sign with Leon Rose and the […]
