Derrick Benbow Jr
Derrick Benbow Jr
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Charles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
The Bishops picked up another talented Guard from the east as DJ recently signed his NLI to attend North Carolina Wesleyan. He’s athletic, can play the PG and SG spots very effectively and is only scratching the surface of how good he can be.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Benbow continues to make strides in the 2024 class as he moves from No. 82 into the 69th spot in the latest rankings. He earned the nod as the PH Player of the Year in the Coastal Conference after averaging 15.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.2 SPG and 2.1 APG for White Oak High. He’s slowly emerging as a developmental JUCO prospect worth noting with a recent offer from Pitt Community College and NC Wesleyan.
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Read EvaluationCharles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
White Oak will be in the mix to be one of the teams to come out of the division and one of the reasons why is Benbow Jr. He has been very productive for the Vikings this season, providing good offensive production and using his athletic ability to make plays.
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Read EvaluationCharles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
Athletic Guard that gets downhill with ease, he was constantly on the attack for his team offensively. He showcased his athleticism in the second quarter with a monster dunk that got the crowd on their feet and gave his team more momentum as they went on a run.
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Read EvaluationCharles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
On Weds night his team matched up ECHS and he put together one of his better overall performances of the season. He accounted for 23 of the 62 points for his team while also pulling down 10 rebounds in the double-digit win.
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Read EvaluationChris Ewell | Prep Hoops Scout
Derrick’s transfer to White Oak High School this summer marks a significant change after a successful stint at Livingwater Christian. Derrick, a robust and long-armed combo guard, offers a diverse skill set both inside and out. He’s a formidable force when driving into the paint, excelling in straight-line drives and even displaying a confident post-up game. His ability to find his spots in the mid-range makes him a scoring threat, particularly when he finds his shooting rhythm. On the defensive end, Derrick’s size and athleticism on the perimeter make a substantial impact. Keep an eye on him as he takes on a big role at White Oak, as more programs are likely to take a closer look at his capabilities this season.
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Derrick Benbow Jr
Derrick
Benbow Jr
6'3" | CG
White Oak | 2024
State
NC
. is an another emerging 6-foot-3 guard to get to know in the 2024 class out of Living Water Christian School. He’s a relentless driver with the ball in his hands and exhibits impressive toughness using his frame to make things happen around the painted area. As he shows off his variety to score and ability to get others involved in 2023-24, look for DII and DIII programs in the region to take notice of him on the recruiting scene. He produced 18.7ppg, 3.6apg, 2.9rpg and 1.3spg as a junior. Utica University has offered him.
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Read EvaluationCharles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
A player that we have seen quite a bit over the past few seasons, he’s a natural scorer with impressive athletic ability that college programs should be watching closely. He was aggressive from start to finish during their matchup with Jacksonville HS, using his speed to blow by defenders in halfcourt situations, coming up with some bigtime buckets for his team down the stretch.
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Derrick Benbow Jr
Derrick
Benbow Jr
6'3" | CG
White Oak | 2024
State
NC
. is an emerging guard prospect with quite the skillset as a downhill driving threat. He can get to his spots in hurry off the bounce and finish in traffic with a ton of presence. As he shows he can get to his right hand and make things happen getting downhill, look for colleges in the region to start to pull the trigger on him. He’s running with Team Loaded NC BCT this summer.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Benbow is another standout name for Living Water Christian in the backcourt as they’re off to a 2-0 start in conference action. He’s an athletic 6-foot-2 guard that’s capable of operating off the catch and off the bounce. He’s producing 19.5 ppg, 3.3 apg and 2.3 rpg in 2022-23 through the first 11 games for the Warriors.
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