PRIOR TO LSU
Averaged 14.3 points, 8.2rebounds, 1.0 assist and nearly one block per game for Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg, Florida during the 2025-26 season, advancing to Final 4 of Florida High School state tournament … Coach at Northside was former NBA and Florida standout Marreese Speights … Second team All-State honors in Florida ... Led team in scoring and rebounding ... Also spent time at PDI Prep in Ohio, participating in the national Grind Session league.
PERSONAL
Born on May 20, 2007 ... Lefthanded … Son of former Louisville forward Brandon Bender ... Undecided on major ... Favorite food is pasta, chicken ... Favorite NBA player is Stephen Curry of his favorite team, the Golden State Warriors ... Favorite player outside pro basketball is another Floridian, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.