Leon Benbow facts for kids
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 23, 1950 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Booker T. Washington (Columbia, South Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Jacksonville (1971–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1974–1976 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1976 | Chicago Bulls |
Leon Benbow (born July 23, 1950) is a retired American basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and was known for his skills on the court.
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Early Life and College
Leon Benbow was born in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to Booker T. Washington High School in his hometown. After high school, he continued his basketball journey at Jacksonville University. He played for the Jacksonville Dolphins college team from 1971 to 1974.
Professional Career
NBA and ABA Drafts
In 1974, Leon Benbow was chosen by two different professional basketball leagues.
- He was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 1974 NBA draft. This was the 27th pick overall in the draft.
- He was also selected by the San Diego Conquistadors in the seventh round of the 1974 ABA Draft. The ABA (American Basketball Association) was another major basketball league at the time.
Playing for the Chicago Bulls
Leon Benbow decided to play for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He played for the Bulls from 1974 to 1976. During his time with the team, he played in a total of 115 games.
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