Benson adds Knight to roster

Benson adds Knight to roster
Posted: Aug 21, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carsnon-Newman men's basketball coach Chuck Benson has announced the addition of Ben Knight to the Eagles' 2020-21 roster. 

"We're thrilled to add another local product to our program," Benson said. "He had a nice career at both Seymour and Lakeway Christian. He adds size and has loads of potential.  His ceiling is way up there.  We're thrilled to get a chance to work with and develop him."

A 6-8 power forward who was coached by former Carson-Newman assistant Shane Williams at Lakeway Christian Academy, Knight averaged 14.4 points and eight boards per game suiting up for the Lions. 

A two-time all-tournament player, Knight helped the Lions to a NACA Championship in 2018-19 and a runner up finish in 2019-20.  

The son of Tori and Richard Knight, he plans to study business at Carson-Newman.

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