Ben Scharnus

Benedict Michael Scharnus (December 11, 1917 - March 19, 1982) was a professional basketball player. He played for the Cleveland Rebels and the Providence Steamrollers of the Basketball Association of America (now known as the National Basketball Association).

College career Ben played college basketball at Seton Hall University

Professional career Ben played in 51 games for the Cleveland Rebels in the 1946–47 BAA season and one game for the Providence Steamrollers 1948–49 BAA season. In 1947, Ben was drafted by the Boston Celtics in a dispersal draft.

BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Cleveland 51 .200 .627 .4 2.0 1948–49 Providence 1 .000 .000 .0 .0Career 52 .199 .617 .4 2.0

Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947 Cleveland 3 .286 .556 .7 5.7Career 3 .286 .556 .7 5.7