Been at ESPN a long time - this one was an all timer. Before social media, it was as viral as a story can be. I watched it on a tape in the news room. I couldn’t stop watching his teammates.
Opposing players to have at least 20 rebounds with 0 personal fouls in a single game against @KentuckyMBB:
- Ian Schieffelin, Clemson (December 3rd, 2024)
- Randy Denton, Duke (December 20th, 1969)
- Dave Denton, Georgia Tech (January 27th, 1958)
This is really hard to write but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know. We found out today the cancer had spread throughout Bens organs and there was nothing left we could do-we had to let him go. I’ve had dogs my whole life but Ben was 1 on 1. He was smart-loving-gentle-patient-inquisitive-and welcoming to all. Always a big smile and a soft tail wag. He and I could communicate..he and I understood each other and had each others backs. He was with me more than anyone at home and traveling with me for work. Such an easy going companion. Hard day-but he will live within all of us forever. God please bless his majestic soul and thank you for putting him in my life for the last 10 years-a true blessing.
Love you Ben. 🙏🏼
He's just simply flat out the best basketball player ever. You can do all the GOAT and legacy debates and shit. My point is nobody has just ever been better at flat out playing basketball than this dude.