Bart Benton

Position:
Guard
Class:
Senior
Weight:
180
Height:
6-1
Hometown:
Monroe, Ga.
High School:
George Walton Academy

JUNIOR (2011-12)
Played in seven games of the season off the bench including five contests in Southern Conference play…Went a career-best 1-for-2 from the free throw line versus UMass at the Battle 4 Atlantis (11/26/11)…Tied a career-high in minutes played (3) against Appalachian State in the SoCon First Round (3/2/12)…2011-12 SoCon Academic Honor Roll student.

SOPHOMORE (2010-11)
Saw action in three games including minutes against Western Carolina (1/20/11), Furman (2/5/11) and UNCG (2/12/11).

FRESHMAN (2009-10)
Played in six games of the season as a reserve…Saw first career action against Charleston Southern (12/16/09)…Scored his first career points with a three-pointer versus South Carolina State (1/2/10)…Posted two points against Chattanooga in the quarterfinals of the SoCon Tournament (3/6/10).

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated in 2009 from George Walton Academy and played basketball under coach Adam Lord...Three-time all-county selection…Earned all-region and all-region tournament status as a senior…Also team MVP averaging 13 points and five assists per game…Member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Gavel Club and Anchor Club.

PERSONAL
Eugene Bartlett Benton…Goes by Bart…Born Sept. 6, 1990 in Athens, Ga…Son of Gene and Christie Benton…Has one sister, Amelia…Communication major with a concentration in communication studies at College of Charleston…Member of the CofC Department of Communication Mentor-Protégé Program…Volunteers with the Boys & Girls Club of Monroe…His career ambition is to become a criminal attorney and eventually a superior court judge…Enjoys the beach and playing basketball.