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Ben Frederick

• Previous School: Bartlett HS
• Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
• Height: 6-10
• Weight: 260
• Birthdate: August 235
• Major: History with Pre Law Emphasis
• Before Â鶹ÊÓƵ: Frederick led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore. He was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Frederick was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Frederick was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.

News Release(s)

• 3/1/2006 - Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Sellers, Turner Lead Group of Bulldogs on TranSouth All-Conference Team
• 12/6/2005 - Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Frederick TranSouth Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
• 11/18/2005 - Frederick Joins 1,000-Point Club In Win over Missouri Baptist
• 3/3/2005 - Â鶹ÊÓƵ Men’s Basketball Have Five Players Honored by TranSouth; Burkett Named Newcomer of the Year
• 3/11/2004 - Four Â鶹ÊÓƵ Bulldogs Received Honors from the TranSouth
• 12/19/2002 - Â鶹ÊÓƵ Bulldogs Sign Memphis Basketball Standout

Member of the Following Team(s)

• Number: 54
• Class: Senior
• Position: C

• Coach’s Comments. Ben has proven himself as one of the best post players in the country over the past three years. He is a load at 6-foot-10 and 260 lbs and has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter. Ben is one of the dominate post players, not only in the conference, but in the nation.

  Â鶹ÊÓƵ Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named a first team All-Conference performer, an NAIA honorable mentioned All-American, and was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘04-’05) played in 33 games, averaging 18.8 minutes and 11.9 points per game, while grabbing 4.4 rebounds…named to the TranSouth Conference First-Team. (‘05-’06) played in 34 games while starting 27...led Â鶹ÊÓƵ with 14.9 points per game...averaged 5.4 rebounds per game...was named first team All-Conference.

• Number: 54
• Class: Junior
• Position: C
• 2004…played in 33 games, averaging 18.8 minutes and 11.9 points per game, while grabbing 4.4 rebounds...named to the TranSouth Conference First-Team. 2003…averaged 22.8 minutes, 15.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game over 34 games.

• Number: 54
• Class: Sophomore
• Position: C

• Coach’s Comments, Ben is a load at 6-foot-10 and 260 lbs. He has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter. During his short time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Ben has turned heads as his strength and ability continues to improve. Ben could be one of the dominate post players, not only in the conference, but in the nation.

  Â鶹ÊÓƵ Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named a first team All-Conference performer, an NAIA honorable mentioned All-American, and was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team.

  Before Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Ben led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore. He was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Ben was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Ben was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.

• All-American (Honorable Mention)
• Number: 54
• Class: Freshman
• Position: C
• Ben begins his playing career with the Bulldogs after having already starting his academic career...after early graduation, he enrolled at Â鶹ÊÓƵ last Christmas and has been practicing with the Bulldogs since that day...during his short time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Ben has turned heads as his strength and ability continues to improve...even as a freshman, Ben could be a dominate post player in the TranSouth Conference.
  Coach's Comments...Ben is a load. At 6-foot-10, 260 lbs., he gives us some size inside that we've been lacking. He has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter.
  Before Â鶹ÊÓƵ...Frederick led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore...was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Frederick was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Frederick was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.

Photo Gallery

03/62/07 - Ben Frederick (54) fights for position against a Lambuth defender during the semi-final game of the TranSouth Tournment. (ID: 7078) - Morris Abernathy |	03/62/07 - Ben Frederick (44) makes a move against a Lambuth defender during the semi-final matchup of the TranSouth Tournament. (ID: 7084) - Morris Abernathy |	03/62/07 - Senior Ben Frederick fights for position against Lambuth during overtime in the semi-final game of the TranSouth Tournament. (ID: 7088) - Morris Abernathy |	01/18/07 - Bulldog Ben Frederick jumps above the defense for a shot during a game against Crichton College. (ID: 6833) - Matthew Diggs |
11/308/06 - Senior Ben Frederick and Sophomore Brian Lake defend against an Olivet Nazarene player during the Homecoming game. (ID: 6335) - Holly Gushee |	11/308/06 - Senior Ben Frederick helps up Senior Marcus Cooper during the Olivet Nazarene game on November 4. (ID: 6336) - Holly Gushee |	02/56/06 - Ben Frederick (54) tries to post up against a defender. (ID: 4794) - Brad Moore |	02/49/06 - Junior Ben Frederick (54) gets fouled as he goes up for a shot in a game versus Mountain State. (ID: 4723) - Kyle Kurlick |
02/49/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick (54) yanks down a long rebound from a missed free throw in Â鶹ÊÓƵ's win over Mountain State (W. Va.) at Homecoming 2006. (ID: 4724) - Kyle Kurlick |	02/49/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick finds himself surounded by Mountain State defenders, however, Frederick and the Bulldogs came away with this Homecoming victory. (ID: 4725) - Kyle Kurlick |	02/49/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick prepares to take a shot in Â鶹ÊÓƵ homecoming win over Mountain State. (ID: 4727) - Kyle Kurlick |	02/49/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick (54) takes a shot over a Mountain State defender in front of a packed house at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Fred DeLay Gymnasium. (ID: 5009) - Steven Aldridge |
02/44/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick (54) takes a shot over a Martin Methodist defender in Â鶹ÊÓƵ's win. (ID: 5004) - Steven Aldridge |	03/67/05 - Ben Frederick (54) deflects a shot attempt during Â鶹ÊÓƵ's TranSouth Tournament Championship game win over Lyon College. (ID: 3319) - Jonathan Blair |	02/36/05 - Ben Frederick shoots over the defender as the Bulldog's took on Freed-Hardeman. (ID: 3553) - Jonathan Blair |	02/47/04 - Ben Frederick (54) goes up for a basket in a Â鶹ÊÓƵ win over Lambuth while teammate Zach Wiggs prepares to rebound. (ID: 2059) - Kristen Hiller |
02/36/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) jumps for the opening tip against a Martin Methodist player. Â鶹ÊÓƵ won the game 68-65 in overtime. (ID: 1838) - Courtney Ross |	01/29/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) takes a shot over a Lyon College defender. Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Chima Abakwue (3) looks on. (ID: 1813) - Jonathan Blair |	01/29/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick shows some emotion during a game. (ID: 1823) - Jonathan Blair |	01/29/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) grabs the rebound away from a Lyon College player. (ID: 1824) - Jonathan Blair |
11/305/03 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) of Bartlett, Tenn. wins the opening tip in his first college basketball game. (ID: 1650) - Courtney Ross |	11/305/03 - Ben Frederick, a freshman center at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, works for position against a Williams Baptist player in the season opener. (ID: 1654) - Courtney Ross |	11/305/03 - Freshman center, Ben Frederick (54) controls the ball in Â鶹ÊÓƵ's opening game verus Williams Baptist. (ID: 1658) - Courtney Ross |	11/305/03 - Freshman center, Ben Frederick (54) shoots over a Williams Baptist defender during Â鶹ÊÓƵ's season opener. (ID: 1661) - Courtney Ross |