Elmer Bennett
Elmer Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 13, 1970 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (retired) |
| Years active | 1992–2007 |
| Known for | Playing as a point guard in NBA, CBA, and European leagues |
Elmer James Bennett (born February 13, 1970) is a retired American professional basketball athlete who played primarily as a point guard.
High school
Bennett competed at the high school level for Bellaire High School located in Bellaire, Texas.
College career
Between 1988 and 1992, he represented the University of Notre Dame on their college basketball team, the Fighting Irish.
Professional career
In the 1992 NBA draft, Bennett was chosen in the second round as the 38th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks. Throughout three NBA seasons, he participated in 21 games, posting an average of 2.3 points per contest.
Within the Continental Basketball Association, Bennett's teams included Rochester Renegade, Grand Rapids Hoops, Fargo-Moorhead Fever, and Oklahoma City Cavalry. His European professional journey commenced in Italy with Victoria Libertas Pesaro in 1995, followed by a period at CRO Lyon Basket in 1996.
Bennett’s most notable professional tenure occurred in Spain. He signed with TAU Cerámica in 1997 and stayed until 2003. Subsequently, he competed for Real Madrid, DKV Joventut, and Cajasol Sevilla. His honors include securing the Spanish League championship in 2001–02 with TAU Cerámica, two Spanish King's Cup titles (including an MVP performance in 1999 and another victory in 2002), a league championship with Real Madrid during the 2004–05 season, and winning the 2005–06 FIBA EuroCup while with DKV Joventut.