Athlete Information > Ben Frederick

Ben Frederick

• Previous School: Bartlett HS
• Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
• Height: 6-10
• Weight: 260
• Birthdate: August 22
• Major: History with Pre Law Emphasis
• Before Union: Frederick led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore. He was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Frederick was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Frederick was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.

News Release(s)

• 3/1/2006 - Union's Sellers, Turner Lead Group of Bulldogs on TranSouth All-Conference Team
• 12/6/2005 - Union’s Frederick TranSouth Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
• 11/18/2005 - Frederick Joins 1,000-Point Club In Win over Missouri Baptist
• 3/3/2005 - Union Men’s Basketball Have Five Players Honored by TranSouth; Burkett Named Newcomer of the Year
• 3/11/2004 - Four Union Bulldogs Received Honors from the TranSouth
• 12/19/2002 - Union Bulldogs Sign Memphis Basketball Standout

Member of the Following Team(s)

2006-2007 Men's Basketball

• Number: 54
• Class: Senior
• Position: C

• Coach’s Comments. Ben has proven himself as one of the best post players in the country over the past three years. He is a load at 6-foot-10 and 260 lbs and has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter. Ben is one of the dominate post players, not only in the conference, but in the nation.

  Union Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named a first team All-Conference performer, an NAIA honorable mentioned All-American, and was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘04-’05) played in 33 games, averaging 18.8 minutes and 11.9 points per game, while grabbing 4.4 rebounds…named to the TranSouth Conference First-Team. (‘05-’06) played in 34 games while starting 27...led Union with 14.9 points per game...averaged 5.4 rebounds per game...was named first team All-Conference.

2005-2006 Men's Basketball

• Number: 54
• Class: Junior
• Position: C
• 2004…played in 33 games, averaging 18.8 minutes and 11.9 points per game, while grabbing 4.4 rebounds...named to the TranSouth Conference First-Team. 2003…averaged 22.8 minutes, 15.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game over 34 games.

2004-2005 Men's Basketball

• Number: 54
• Class: Sophomore
• Position: C

• Coach’s Comments, Ben is a load at 6-foot-10 and 260 lbs. He has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter. During his short time at Union, Ben has turned heads as his strength and ability continues to improve. Ben could be one of the dominate post players, not only in the conference, but in the nation.

  Union Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named a first team All-Conference performer, an NAIA honorable mentioned All-American, and was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team.

  Before Union. Ben led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore. He was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Ben was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Ben was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.

2003-2004 Men's Basketball

• All-American (Honorable Mention)
• Number: 54
• Class: Freshman
• Position: C
• Ben begins his playing career with the Bulldogs after having already starting his academic career...after early graduation, he enrolled at Union last Christmas and has been practicing with the Bulldogs since that day...during his short time at Union, Ben has turned heads as his strength and ability continues to improve...even as a freshman, Ben could be a dominate post player in the TranSouth Conference.
  Coach's Comments...Ben is a load. At 6-foot-10, 260 lbs., he gives us some size inside that we've been lacking. He has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter.
  Before Union...Frederick led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore...was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Frederick was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Frederick was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.

Photo Gallery

03/3/07 - Ben Frederick (54) fights for position against a Lambuth defender during the semi-final game of the TranSouth Tournment. (ID: 7078) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	03/3/07 - Ben Frederick (44) makes a move against a Lambuth defender during the semi-final matchup of the TranSouth Tournament. (ID: 7084) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	03/3/07 - Senior Ben Frederick fights for position against Lambuth during overtime in the semi-final game of the TranSouth Tournament. (ID: 7088) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	01/18/07 - Bulldog Ben Frederick jumps above the defense for a shot during a game against Crichton College. (ID: 6833) - Matthew Diggs Large | X-Large
11/4/06 - Senior Ben Frederick and Sophomore Brian Lake defend against an Olivet Nazarene player during the Homecoming game. (ID: 6335) - Holly Gushee Large | X-Large	11/4/06 - Senior Ben Frederick helps up Senior Marcus Cooper during the Olivet Nazarene game on November 4. (ID: 6336) - Holly Gushee Large | X-Large	02/25/06 - Ben Frederick (54) tries to post up against a defender. (ID: 4794) - Brad Moore Large | X-Large	02/18/06 - Junior Ben Frederick (54) gets fouled as he goes up for a shot in a game versus Mountain State. (ID: 4723) - Kyle Kurlick Large | X-Large
02/18/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick (54) yanks down a long rebound from a missed free throw in Union's win over Mountain State (W. Va.) at Homecoming 2006. (ID: 4724) - Kyle Kurlick Large | X-Large	02/18/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick finds himself surounded by Mountain State defenders, however, Frederick and the Bulldogs came away with this Homecoming victory. (ID: 4725) - Kyle Kurlick Large | X-Large	02/18/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick prepares to take a shot in Union homecoming win over Mountain State. (ID: 4727) - Kyle Kurlick Large | X-Large	02/18/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick (54) takes a shot over a Mountain State defender in front of a packed house at Union Fred DeLay Gymnasium. (ID: 5009) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large
02/13/06 - Junior center Ben Frederick (54) takes a shot over a Martin Methodist defender in Union's win. (ID: 5004) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	03/8/05 - Ben Frederick (54) deflects a shot attempt during Union's TranSouth Tournament Championship game win over Lyon College. (ID: 3319) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large	02/5/05 - Ben Frederick shoots over the defender as the Bulldog's took on Freed-Hardeman. (ID: 3553) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large	02/16/04 - Ben Frederick (54) goes up for a basket in a Union win over Lambuth while teammate Zach Wiggs prepares to rebound. (ID: 2059) - Kristen Hiller Large | X-Large
02/5/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) jumps for the opening tip against a Martin Methodist player. Union won the game 68-65 in overtime. (ID: 1838) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large	01/29/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) takes a shot over a Lyon College defender. Union's Chima Abakwue (3) looks on. (ID: 1813) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large	01/29/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick shows some emotion during a game. (ID: 1823) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large	01/29/04 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) grabs the rebound away from a Lyon College player. (ID: 1824) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large
11/1/03 - Freshman center Ben Frederick (54) of Bartlett, Tenn. wins the opening tip in his first college basketball game. (ID: 1650) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large	11/1/03 - Ben Frederick, a freshman center at Union, works for position against a Williams Baptist player in the season opener. (ID: 1654) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large	11/1/03 - Freshman center, Ben Frederick (54) controls the ball in Union's opening game verus Williams Baptist. (ID: 1658) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large	11/1/03 - Freshman center, Ben Frederick (54) shoots over a Williams Baptist defender during Union's season opener. (ID: 1661) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large