Mt. Vernon’s NJ Benson has been steadily rising this year across the prospect boards and up-state publications are taking notice.  The Chicago Sun Times’ Ben Henricksen released his Class of 2022 rankings yesterday morning and Benson is listed as the #7 prospect in Illinois.

“The player who did more for himself during the early live periods than anyone, grabbing attention with his physical attributes, athleticism and motor,” Henricksen writes.  “As a result, Benson’s recruitment has exploded. He’s playing with more aggressiveness, confidence and showcasing some pop and quick second leap off the floor.”

Benson has received attention from multiple mid-major and low-major schools including Southern Illinois University, Illinois State, Loyola, and Missouri State.  As of writing, Benson has announced ten scholarship offers that he has received.

Read the full rankings here