I too felt Benny may be a liability on this team but after first few games he does have a role. NU is gonna need plenty of depth when conference play starts. In the games I've seen he seems to be playing hard knowing that if he doesn't bring energy and effort he will get no playing time. If he can somehow hold his own on the defensive end he is smart enough to know that with other offensive weapons he just has to get them the ball and that will also open up lanes for him to drive and either score or dish the ball.