Headlines for Benton Bland

  • Bland announces retirement

    After 14 seasons in the league, Benton Bland has decided to hang it up.Bland was originally drafted by the Spikers in the 12th season.

  • Gryphons waive Benton Bland

    The Gryphons have waived Benton Bland from their roster. Benton posted 4.4 PPG, with 2.0 rebounds and 0.1 assists while playing 12.9 minutes per game during this season with the team.

  • Bland agrees to deal with Gryphons

    The Gryphons have signed Benton Bland to the team in a deal worth $8,370,000 per season for 3 seasons.

  • Benton Bland contract declined

    Benton Bland has declined to negotiate with the Tigers. He will instead head into free agency to test the waters. He will be looking for a salary around $8,370,000.

  • Bland agrees to deal with Tigers

    The Tigers have signed Benton Bland to the team in a deal worth $2,556,000 per season for 1 season.

  • Spikers waive Benton Bland

    The Spikers have waived Benton Bland from their roster. Benton posted 14.2 PPG, with 5.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists while playing 35.5 minutes per game during this season with the team.

  • Benton Bland re-signs with Spikers

    Benton Bland has signed on to play for another season with the Spikers for a contract worth $3,670,000 for the season.

  • Benton Bland finishes 2nd in the league in blocks

    Benton Bland averaged 2.3 blocks per game this season finishing in 2nd place leaguewide. The Spikers congratulate him on this accomplishment.

  • Benton Bland finishes 2nd in the league in blocks

    Benton Bland averaged 1.9 blocks per game this season finishing in 2nd place leaguewide. The Spikers congratulate him on this accomplishment.

  • Asteroids lose finale, will still make playoffs

    The Asteroids nearly played themselves right out of the playoffs losing the last 3 games and their last 6 of 8 to finish at 19-16 and barely hold on to the 7th playoff spot since the Romans lost as well. The Spikers have finished their 10th straight losing season with a win 119-107. The team has gone through 5 coaches over that span. Benton Bland led the team with 24 points and 10 boards in the win.

  • Spikers beat Clash, off to best start ever

    At 4-1, the Spikers are one of the surprise teams thus far this season. Granted, their opponents were the struggling Edge, Venom, Clash, Ice and Gryphons, but to be ahead of those teams puts the Spikers up a category. Steve Ohara has proven that he can still ball with the best of them scoring 22 points with 7 assists and averaging over 23ppg. Benton Bland put up a double-double with 18 and 10 as the team beat the Clash 95-86.

  • Bland receives ring

    Benton Bland has received his championship ring for being part of the League Tournament, Season 1 champion League I team. Congratulations!

  • Bland agrees to deal with Spikers

    The Spikers have signed Benton Bland to the team in a deal worth $4,458,000 per season for 5 seasons.

  • Bland selected for All-League Team

    Benton Bland has been selected to represent the League I All-League team after averaging 19.3ppg, 7.5rpg and 2.1apg during the season.

  • Spikers lose in Benton Bland's return

    Benton Bland returned from injury in a big way scoring 32 points with 12 rebounds despite a 107-113 loss to the Ice.

  • Spikers top Pitbulls for third straight

    Benton Bland led the way with 28 points and 10 boards while hitting 10 of 12. The Spikers beat the Pitbulls in a big game 106-105 to get back to .500. The team has not posted a winning season since season 9.