University of North Carolina Athletics
2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
vs
Charlotte (Preseason)
Oct 27 (Tue)
7:30 p.m.
Jersey Number 35
Cade Bennerman
- Height:
- 7-0
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Nashville, Tenn.
- High School:
- Father Ryan
FRESHMAN SEASON (2025-26 at Northwestern)
Did not make an appearance as a true freshman and redshirted.
PREP
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, and ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee and the No. 34 center in his class • In his senior season at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, averaged 13.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game, which led the Irish to a 21-win season, their most in a season since 2009 • Named Region Tournament MVP as Father Ryan won the DII-AA Middle Region • Named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Team, DII-AA All-State Team • DII-AA Tennessee Mr. Basketball Nominee • Honor roll and dean’s list student.
PERSONAL
Born Cade Bennerman on January 15, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn. • Is the son of Monique and Chrisain Bennerman • His mom was raised in the Bahamas.
Did not make an appearance as a true freshman and redshirted.
PREP
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, and ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee and the No. 34 center in his class • In his senior season at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, averaged 13.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game, which led the Irish to a 21-win season, their most in a season since 2009 • Named Region Tournament MVP as Father Ryan won the DII-AA Middle Region • Named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Team, DII-AA All-State Team • DII-AA Tennessee Mr. Basketball Nominee • Honor roll and dean’s list student.
PERSONAL
Born Cade Bennerman on January 15, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn. • Is the son of Monique and Chrisain Bennerman • His mom was raised in the Bahamas.
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