Ben Coleman (basketball)

Ben Coleman
Personal information
Born(1961-11-14)November 14, 1961
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 2019(2019-01-06) (aged 57)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorth (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
College
NBA draft1984: 2nd round, 37th overall pick
Drafted byChicago Bulls
Playing career1984–1997
PositionPower forward
Number40, 54, 44, 51
Career history
1984–1986Stefanel Trieste
19861988New Jersey Nets
19881989Philadelphia 76ers
1989–1990Milwaukee Bucks
1990–1991Elosúa León
1991–1992FC Barcelona Bàsquet
1992–1993Argal Huesca
1993–1994Rapid City Thrillers
1994Detroit Pistons
1994Burghy Roma
1994–1995Panapesca Montecatini
1996–1997Sioux Falls Skyforce
1997Omaha Racers
Career highlights
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC (1983, 1984)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Benjamin Coleman (November 14, 1961 – January 6, 2019) was an American professional basketball player. In college, he played for the University of Minnesota and the University of Maryland. Professionally, he played five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as well as in Italy and Spain.