Corey Benjamin 10 Personal Facts, Biography, Wiki
American former professional basketball player Born: February 24, 1978 (age 43 years), Compton, California, United States Height: 1.98 m NBA draft: 1998 (Round: 1 / Pick: 28) Playing career: 1998–2008 Number: 25 Education: Fontana High School, Oregon State University Position: Shooting Guard and Point Guard ▪ Shoots: Right 6-6, 200lb (198cm, 90kg) Born: February 24, 1978 (Age: 43-262d) in Compton, California us College: Oregon State High School: Fontana in Fontana, California Draft: Chicago Bulls, 1st round (28th pick, 28th overall), 1998 NBA Draft NBA Debut: February 7, 1999 Career Length: 4 years
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While a member of the Oregon State Beavers, Benjamin played on the same team as his older brother, Sonny. A video of his daughter playing in a youth league went viral in 2021 after she sucker-punched an opponent, Lauryn Ham during a game, after she missed her three-point field goal while colliding into two players, with Lauryn being one of them. Lauryn Ham, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a concussion. Benjamin was arrested for domestic violence charges in 2000 and 2016. Former basketball player Corey Benjamin and his wife Tyra Hunt are proud parents of Cori and Legacy Benjamin. Corey Benjamin is a professional former basketball player. He played for Chicago Bulls on the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bulls drafted him in the first round at the 1998 NBA Draft. He played for various clubs such as Atlanta Hawks, Sutor Montegranaro, and Southern California Surf during his playing career. He is a graduate of Fontana High School and played collegiately for Oregan State University. He has also played internationally for France’s Ligue Nationale de Basketball and the Chinese Basketball Association. Corey Benjamin is married to his wife Tyra Hunt. However, not many personal details are known about his wife at the moment. However, he was previously arrested following a physical altercation with his then-girlfriend in 2016. His girlfriend’s name has not been revealed. They were arguing when Benjamin snatched her cellphone and smashed it. He also did not allow her to use the house phone to call 911. As per TMZ, his girlfriend ran out of the house and sought help in a nearby police station. Benjamin was then charged with one felony and two misdemeanors. Corey Benjamin is the father of two daughters. They are Cori Benjamin and Legacy Benjamin. Both of his daughters aspire to become NBA’s first female basketball players. His daughter, Cori, is trending on social media currently. A video of her playing in a youth league went viral on Twitter where she is seen assaulting her opponent. Cori clashed with two players unintentionally after she missed a three-point field goal. Then, she imitated a foul before attacking the girl. The victim is now identified as Lauryn Ham. She suffered a concussion from the attack and has not returned to school yet. Ham’s mother Alice has filed a complaint and is asking justice for her daughter. Moreover, it is believed Cori’s mother was encouraging her to hit Lauryn during the attack in the background. The public is outraged and wants actions to be taken against them.