Former basketball player Corey Benjamin and his wife Tyra Hunt are proud parents of Cori and Legacy Benjamin.
Corey Benjamin is a professional former basketball player. He played for Chicago Bulls on the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The Bulls drafted him in the first round at the 1998 NBA Draft. He played for various clubs such as Atlanta Hawks, Sutor Montegranaro, and Southern California Surf during his playing career.
He is a graduate of Fontana High School and played collegiately for Oregan State University. He has also played internationally for France’s Ligue Nationale de Basketball and the Chinese Basketball Association.
Video captures 15-year-old girl getting sucker punched during O.C. basketball game | KTLA This happened in my niece’s basketball club. The girl that threw the punch is Corey Benjamin’s daughter. You can hear the mom tell to hit her. Awful! https://t.co/AM6XRJF3wR
— Suzie Abeshima ?fully vaccinated (@SAbeshima) November 10, 2021
Who Is Corey Benjamin Wife Tyra Hunt?
Corey Benjamin is married to his wife Tyra Hunt. However, not many personal details are known about his wife at the moment.
However, he was previously arrested following a physical altercation with his then-girlfriend in 2016. His girlfriend’s name has not been revealed.
They were apparently arguing when Benjamin snatched her cellphone and smashed it. He also did not allow her to use the house phone to call 911.
As per TMZ, his girlfriend ran out of the house and sought help in a nearby police station. Benjamin was then charged with one felony and two misdemeanors.
Meet Corey Benjamin Daughter Cori Benjamin
Corey Benjamin is the father of two daughters. They are Cori Benjamin and Legacy Benjamin. Both of his daughters aspire to become NBA’s first female basketball players.
His daughter, Cori, is trending on social media currently. A video of her playing in a youth league went viral on Twitter where she is seen assaulting her opponent.
Cori clashed with two players unintentionally after she missed a three-point field goal. Then, she imitated a foul before attacking the girl.
This is horrible and disgusting behavior. Speechless… The MOM told her daughter to hit the other player. ?? @Y1Hoops
Link: https://t.co/NFCdIJ3vdA pic.twitter.com/90ijWoTe8B
— Jackfroot (@jackfrootnews) November 9, 2021
The victim is now identified as Lauryn Ham. She suffered a concussion from the attack and has not returned to school yet.
Ham’s mother Alice has filed a complaint and is asking justice for her daughter. Moreover, it is believed Cori’s mother was encouraging her to hit Lauryn during the attack in the background.
The public is outraged and wants actions to be taken against them.
What Is Corey Benjamin Net Worth?
Corey Benjamin’s verified net worth is not disclosed.
However, he probably has an estimated net worth of at least a few million dollars as a successful former basketball player.
Is Corey Benjamin On Instagram?
No, Corey Benjamin is not active on Instagram or any other social media platform.
It appears he is not fond of social networking sites.