Rod Benson

Staff Writer

Rod was a former Cal basketball player from 2002 to 2006 and a professional player in the NBA D-League and in international competition from 2006 to 2018. He is also a recently published author with his book, Different Dude. Rod has done blogs and podcasts with Bear Insider since 2023.

The Rodcast: Ben Braun

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 2 days ago by Rod Benson

In today's episode, former Cal and pro center talks with former Cal head coach and college basketball analyst Ben Braun

The Rodcast: UCLA Game

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 4 days ago by Rod Benson

In today's episode, former Cal and pro center talks about Cal's upset win over UCLA

Man Alive That Was Exciting

5 days ago by Rod Benson

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That dai dai stepback

9 days ago by Rod Benson

The Rodcast: I'm All In On the Coaching Search

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Rod Benson

In today's Rodcast, former Cal and pro center Rod Benson gives his thoughts on the football program's move away from Justin Wilcox as well as the new coaching search underway

Got So Many Texts Last Night About THE BIG GAME

11 days ago by Rod Benson

The Rodcast: Cal vs KSU & Presbyterian Video Breakdown

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 14 days ago by Rod Benson

Former Cal and pro center Rod Benson does a video breakdown of some plays in Cal's game vs Kansas State and Presbyterian

New Murals on Telegraph

19 days ago by Rod Benson

The Rodcast: Cal is 3-0

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 23 days ago by Rod Benson

After last night's 28-point win, former Cal and NBA center Rod Benson breaks down where the Bears are at with their 3-0 start to the season

The Rodcast: Takeaways From the Opener

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Rod Benson

On today's podcast, former Cal and pro center Rod Benson talks about his impressions from last night's season opening win over Cal State Bakersfield

Sports Illustrated Ranks Cal #119 in America, #17 in ACC

1 mo ago by Rod Benson

The Benson Blog: Season Prediction

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Rod Benson

Rod's take on this season's possible projections

Takeaways From Media Day

1 mo ago by Rod Benson

The Rodcast: Meet the Bigs

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Rod Benson

With the season rapidly approaching, former Cal and professional center Rod Benson talks about Cal's new forward and center additions to the program

The Rodcast: Meet the New Guards

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Rod Benson

With the season rapidly approaching, former Cal and professional center Rod Benson talks about Cal's new guard additions to the program

The Rodcast: First Practice

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 3 mo ago by Rod Benson

With practice now underway for Cal hoops, former Cal and professional center Rod Benson talks about the upcoming season

The Rodcast: Cal Crossover With Geoff McArthur

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Rod Benson

In today's podcast, former Cal and pro center Rod Benson crosses over sports to talk with Cal wide receiver great Geoff McArthur about the state of Cal athletics, his upcoming book and his connection to the program

Knowlton Retires - A New Hope

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 5 mo ago by Rod Benson

In today's podcast, former Cal and professional center and Bear Insider commentator Rod Benson talks about the retirement of AD Jim Knowlton and the opportunities it presents to the athletic programs and former player engagement

The Schedule and Connection

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 6 mo ago by Rod Benson

In today's podcast, former Cal and professional center and Bear Insider commentator Rod Benson talks about Cal basketball's newly-announced ACC schedule and keeping the connection with former players

The Rodcast: The Portal

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 7 mo ago by Rod Benson

In today's podcast, former Cal and professional center and Bear Insider commentator Rod Benson talks about Cal basketball's portal activity, including the addition of NBA legacy Jordan Pippen