John Benson
Forward 43
Ht/Wt
6'
4"
|
190 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Parowan, 
Utah
Last School
Parowan High School
Roster Years
1954-1957


BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year

Sophmore Year 1954-1955

  • Another of the Y’s all-state players
  • Has been looking well on the boards of late, and could earn a starting berth in ’55
  • Has good speed
  • Has been bothered by foot trouble
  • P.E. major
Junior Year 1955-1956

All-State berth was awarded Benson when he played for Parowan High School. Last year he was the Y’s sophomore sensation. He was the Cougars’ No. 3 scorer with a total of 246 points (10.2 game average). He was No. 2 rebounder for the Cats with 231, and gathered in a total of 18 in one game against Manhattan last year. He can hook, drive, and hit the bucket with a variety of other shots. Sound defensive player, too. A P.E. major.

Senior Year 1956-1957

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year