Benny Williams is a collegiate basketball forward for the UCF Knights in the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for Syracuse Orange before his dismissal in February 2024. For two years, Williams attended Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and later attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland from 2016 to 2018, where he finished his sophomore year. He turned down scholarships from Miami (Florida), Georgetown, and Maryland to play collegiate basketball for Syracuse.
Rivals.com ranked Benny Williams as a five-star recruit, placing him 15th overall. He was ranked 25th by 247Sports and 27th overall by ESPN in the class of 2021. Benny participated in 29 games as a freshman and recorded 1.4 rebounds and scored 1.9 points per game. He averaged 7.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while playing in 30 games as a sophomore. He participated in 18 games as a senior, starting every game off the bench. After spending four season with the Orange, Williams transferred to University of Central Florida for his final year of eligibility.
| Name | Benny Williams |
| Age | 22 years old, as of December 2024 |
| Residence | Bowie, MD |
| Position | Forward |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball, Endorsements, Social Media |
| Endorsements | Apex Entertainment |
Benny Williams NIL Deal 2024
According to On3, Benny Williams has an NIL deal with Apex Entertainment. However, the amount involved in the deal isn’t available on On3. Apex Entertainment is the official NIL collective for student-athletes based in the University of Syracuse.
FAQ's on Benny Williams's NIL Deal
A. Benny Williams plays for the UCF Knights men’s basketball team, as of December 2024.
A. Benny Williams is 2.08 m tall.
A. Benny Williams is 22 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Benny Williams is in his senior year at the University of Central Florida.
