After two seasons in which Benson played eight minutes per game and ten minutes per game respectively, it was assumed that the junior would step into a bigger role this past season. The losses of Gavin Skelly and Rapolas Ivanauskas paved the road for him to step in and back up an elite center in Dererk Pardon. He did end up playing the role of Pardon’s backup, but didn’t have much success doing so.
Benson didn’t improve in any noticeable manner, and his foul troubles often left Chris Collins in precarious positions.