{
  "id": 1420724,
  "title": "BIG ADDITION: DePaul Transfer Forward NJ Benson Commits to Georgetown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/big-addition-depaul-transfer-forward-nj-benson-commits-to-georgetown",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:37:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/big-addition-depaul-transfer-forward-043719008.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DePaul transfer forward NJ Benson has committed to play for Georgetown men's basketball, according to a source cited by On3. The 6-8, 235-pound senior averaged 11.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last season. Benson was granted eligibility by a federal court order, allowing him to bypass a professional opportunity abroad. His addition to the Hoyas' roster was reported first by On3.com and is seen as a significant move for both the team and the coach, Ed Cooley.",
  "summary": "In case you missed the news, your Georgetown Hoyas secured a commitment from former DePaul big, NJ Benson. A 6-foot-8, 235-pound post-graduate from Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Benson was recently made eligible by federal court order and is forgoing a professional opportunity abroad to play with Ed Cooley and the Hoyas. “Benson” was a name Georgetown […]",
  "key_points": [
    "NJ Benson, 6-8, 235-pound senior, commits to Georgetown",
    "Averaged 11.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last season",
    "Federal court order granted eligibility to bypass overseas opportunity"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The commitment of NJ Benson, a seasoned forward with proven scoring and rebounding ability, bolsters Georgetown's roster and gives coach Ed Cooley a significant addition to build on.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}