
Boatwright Bennie
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Boatwright is the perfect stretch big that teams are seekingâ¦With his size, strength, andsmooth playing style, he can really dominate offensivelyâ¦Stretches defenses out withhis deep rangeâ¦Can shoot over defenders with ease from behind the arc, in the midrange, and in the postâ¦Has such a strong feel for the game for his ageâ¦Excellent atspotting up and making himself a prime target for guardsâ¦Has very good footwork inthe post and soft touch down lowâ¦Shows off his athleticism on rolls to the rim in thePnR and off drivesâ¦Able to put the ball on the floor when played too tight and makedefenders payâ¦Uses his big body and nimble feet on defense to cover groundâ¦Able todefend out on the perimeter and keep up with wings and guardsâ¦Strong enough to put up resistance vs. other bigsâ¦Battles for rebounds by boxing out and using his soft handsto snare missesâ¦Boatwright is such an ideal all-around big man with a highly impressiveskillset who can provide a huge advantage for clubs looking for a dominant presence outof the 4/5 spot. He is fully healthy now and looking to begin his professional career ininternational basketball despite still getting NBA attention.
2014-2015: Sun Valley, CA / Village Christian Academy: 27.8ppg, 13rpg
2015-2016: University of University of Southern California (NCAA, starting five): 33 games: 11.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 43.6%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 73.8%
2016-2017: University of University of Southern California (NCAA, starting five): 19 games: 15.1ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 90.7%
2017: originally declared for the NBA Draft 2017, but withdrew his name before the draft withdrawal deadline
2017-2018: University of University of Southern California (NCAA, starting five): 22 games: 14.1ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 48.4%, 3PT: 35.1%, FT: 74.6%
2018-2019: University of University of Southern California (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 18.2ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.5apg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 70.2%
2019 May: G-League Elite Camp in Chicago, IL
2019 July: Detroit Pistons (MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas)
2019-2020: Memphis Hustle (NBA G League), only pre-season
2020-2021: Memphis Hustle (NBA G League): 15 games: 12.7ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 45.8%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 64.7%, in Mar.'21 signed at Ironi Ramat Gan City Center (Israel-National League, starting five): 9 games: 17.1ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 44.8%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 84.4%
2023-2024: In Dec.'23 signed at San Miguel Beermen (Philippines-PBA, starting five): Commissioner's Cup: 13 games: Score-1(30.3ppg), Reb-4(12.0rpg), 3.5apg, FGP: 57.5%, 3PT: 35.1%, FT: 70.9%, in Mar.'24 signed at Shanxi Loongs (China-CBA): 13 games: 15,4ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.4apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 55.4%, 3PT:34.1%, FT:73.1%
Awards/Achievements
HS CIF co-Player of the Year in the California Division I -15
HS Cal-High Sports All-State Elite Second Team -15
HS Los Angeles Times All-Star -15
HS CIF Southern Section Division 1AA Player of the Year -15
HS Southern Section 1AA title -15
Nike Skills Academy in Los Angeles, CA -16
Pac-12 All-Freshman Honorable Mention -16
NIT Sweet 16 -18
Pac-12 Tournament Finalist -18
Pac-12 Regular Season Runner-Up -18
NABC NCAA D1 All-District 20 2nd Team -19
All-Pac-12 1st Team -19
USBWA All-District IX Team -19
Highlights
Games
Libertadores - Halc.Rojos 111-75 Date: October 20, 2023
Boatwright Bennie #25
Minutes: 23
Points: 22 2FG: 4-6 Free Throws: 2-2 Rebounds: 12 Ranking: 28.0
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Raptors 905 - Memphis H. 119-117 Date: February 22, 2021
Boatwright Bennie #25
Minutes: 31
Points: 26 2FG: 4-6 (66.7%) 3FG: 6-12 (50%) Rebounds: 7 Ranking: 19.0
BOXSCORE
USC - Oregon St. 74-79 Date: January 10, 2019
Boatwright Bennie #25
Minutes: 43
Points: 37 2FG: 10-15 3FG: 4-9 Free Throws: 5-6 Rebounds: 8 Assists: 2 Steals: 1 Ranking: 36.0
BOXSCORE
Boatwright Bennie #25
Minutes: 41
Points: 25 2FG: 2-5 3FG: 7-17 Rebounds: 15 Assists: 6 Steals: 1 Ranking: 28.0
BOXSCORE
USC - Washington 75-78 Date: March 14, 2019
Boatwright Bennie #25
Minutes: 38
Points: 16 2FG: 1-4 3FG: 4-10 Free Throws: 2-2 Rebounds: 7 Assists: 7 Steals: 2 Ranking: 20.0
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