Benjamin Louis Handlogten (born November 16, 1973 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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) is an American former professional basketball

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 player who played in the National Basketball Association

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 and other leagues.

Handlogten graduated from South Christian High School

South Christian High School

South Christian High School is a private Christian high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It offers classes from the 9th through 12th grade. SCHS is affiliated with Byron Center Christian School, Dutton Christian School, Legacy Christian School, and Moline Christian School, all of which provide...

 and attended Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

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 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz

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 in 2003. He was traded to the Phoenix Suns

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 in 2004 but never participated in a game for them. He signed with New Jersey Nets

New Jersey Nets

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 for the start of the 2005 season

2004-05 NBA season

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 but was waived on November 8.

External links

• Player Profile @ NBA.com
• Player Profile @ basketball-reference.com