Christopher Newport University

2013-15 - Served as a student assistant coach while working his way back from injury.

2012-13 - Freshman Season - Appeared in 19 games during his first year in Newport News ... Made his career debut against Eastern Mennonite on December 17 ... Posted his first two points and pulled down three rebounds during seven minutes of work against Bridgewater on December 29 ... Had a block in each of his first two appearances ... Came through with a season-high eight points and four boards at Methodist on January 5 ... Also had four rebounds and seven points at N.C. Wesleyan four days later ... Saw action in both NCAA Tournament games, including five minutes of work during the first round against Rutgers-Newark on March 2... Converted 12 of his 16 field goal attempts during the year.

At Chancellor - Starred as a center on the basketball team for four years ... Selected as a team captain during his senior campaign ... Helped the Chargers record their first regional win in program history in 2012.

Personal - Benjamin Nathan Watkins was born in Lakenheath RAF, Great Britain ... Son of Anthony and Belinda Watkins ... Has three brothers, Anthony, Daniel and Stephen ... His dream vacation involves touring Europe ... His favorite sports personality is Derrick Rose ... Aspires to become a physical therapist ... Majoring in Biology.