![Flashback: In 1984, prep basketball phenom Ben Wilson's star was rising. Then two bullets destroyed everything. – Chicago Tribune Flashback: In 1984, prep basketball phenom Ben Wilson's star was rising. Then two bullets destroyed everything. – Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2019/11/15/74X22HERNVH5HNUQ2R2X4K4GSE.jpg)
Flashback: In 1984, prep basketball phenom Ben Wilson's star was rising. Then two bullets destroyed everything. – Chicago Tribune
![Ben Wilson: ESPN's 30 for 30 'Benji' a Tale That Transcends Basketball | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report Ben Wilson: ESPN's 30 for 30 'Benji' a Tale That Transcends Basketball | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report](https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/001/951/182/dm_121020_ESPNFILMS_Benji_RKELLY_crop_north.jpg?1350946391&w=3072&h=2048)
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![Photos: Street sign dedication ceremony for slain 1984 Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson – Chicago Tribune Photos: Street sign dedication ceremony for slain 1984 Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson – Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/11/22/SQINXWDRWRG4BDEM2FNOVXNCIY.jpg)
Photos: Street sign dedication ceremony for slain 1984 Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson – Chicago Tribune
![CBS Chicago on X: "Chicago renames street in honor of 19-year-old basketball star Ben Wilson, killed in 1984 https://t.co/WEt4mMTAwQ https://t.co/phNJczZnp1" / X CBS Chicago on X: "Chicago renames street in honor of 19-year-old basketball star Ben Wilson, killed in 1984 https://t.co/WEt4mMTAwQ https://t.co/phNJczZnp1" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiJzfKxXkAAy9ae.jpg)
CBS Chicago on X: "Chicago renames street in honor of 19-year-old basketball star Ben Wilson, killed in 1984 https://t.co/WEt4mMTAwQ https://t.co/phNJczZnp1" / X
![ESPN Films 30 for 30: Benji by Michael Wilbon: Amazon.ca: Michael Wilbon, Ben Wilson, Nick Anderson, Chike & Coodie: Movies & TV Shows ESPN Films 30 for 30: Benji by Michael Wilbon: Amazon.ca: Michael Wilbon, Ben Wilson, Nick Anderson, Chike & Coodie: Movies & TV Shows](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qdjgJSslL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)
ESPN Films 30 for 30: Benji by Michael Wilbon: Amazon.ca: Michael Wilbon, Ben Wilson, Nick Anderson, Chike & Coodie: Movies & TV Shows
![Andscape on X: "Candace Parker arrived for the Sky's game against the Mystics wearing the high school jersey of Chicago-native Ben Wilson. In 1984, Wilson was considered to be the top hoops Andscape on X: "Candace Parker arrived for the Sky's game against the Mystics wearing the high school jersey of Chicago-native Ben Wilson. In 1984, Wilson was considered to be the top hoops](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E5-HWYpWEAEo5TY.jpg:large)
Andscape on X: "Candace Parker arrived for the Sky's game against the Mystics wearing the high school jersey of Chicago-native Ben Wilson. In 1984, Wilson was considered to be the top hoops
![Derrick Rose's new Knicks number honors Ben Wilson and the undying legacy of basketball's fallen heroes | Mashable Derrick Rose's new Knicks number honors Ben Wilson and the undying legacy of basketball's fallen heroes | Mashable](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05XvW98LcZhd016t3c0FtrX/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1611610247.jpg)
Derrick Rose's new Knicks number honors Ben Wilson and the undying legacy of basketball's fallen heroes | Mashable
![Remembering Ben Wilson, The Reason why Derrick Rose & Chicago Greats Wore #25 | Derrick rose, Basketball is life, Basketball players Remembering Ben Wilson, The Reason why Derrick Rose & Chicago Greats Wore #25 | Derrick rose, Basketball is life, Basketball players](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/86/c6/de/86c6de7113acd9c81def53be34290f8f.jpg)
Remembering Ben Wilson, The Reason why Derrick Rose & Chicago Greats Wore #25 | Derrick rose, Basketball is life, Basketball players
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8 Things to Know Before You Watch ESPN's Documentary 'Benji' | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![BENJAMIN “BENJI” WILSON. RANKED #1 HS BASKETBALL PLAYER IN THE NATION 1984. KILLED DAYS BEFORE THE 84-85 SEASON. TRAGEDY. THREAD BELOW @_V - Thread from Boss @_ValTown_ - Rattibha BENJAMIN “BENJI” WILSON. RANKED #1 HS BASKETBALL PLAYER IN THE NATION 1984. KILLED DAYS BEFORE THE 84-85 SEASON. TRAGEDY. THREAD BELOW @_V - Thread from Boss @_ValTown_ - Rattibha](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DR3QZ58VAAAUOYY.jpg)
BENJAMIN “BENJI” WILSON. RANKED #1 HS BASKETBALL PLAYER IN THE NATION 1984. KILLED DAYS BEFORE THE 84-85 SEASON. TRAGEDY. THREAD BELOW @_V - Thread from Boss @_ValTown_ - Rattibha
![Revisiting the Story of Ben 'Benji' Wilson: An Unforgettable Basketball Player from Chicago - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball Revisiting the Story of Ben 'Benji' Wilson: An Unforgettable Basketball Player from Chicago - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTk1NzQzODM3NTQ4MTkzNDI4/benji-wilson.jpg)