#7 Ben Handlogten GR South Christian 6’10 C

Ben Handlogten ruled the O-K Conference at South Christian. At 6’10, he dominated the local scene before heading off to Western Michigan University.

After not being drafted in 1996, he signed a free-agent contract with the Detroit Pistons, but was cut before the season started. He played for the local CBA team, Grand Rapids Hoops in 1996-1997, then spent four years playing in Asia. He returned to the States in 2003, signing with the Utah Jazz. He was traded for Tom Gugliotta in 2004, waived by Phoenix and subsequently signed by utah again for the remainder of the season. Handlogten also played for the New Jersey Nets in November 2005. In 38 games over 2 seasons, he averaged 12.3 minutes and 4.3 points.

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