Benedict Michael Scharnus (December 11, 1917 - March 19, 1982) was a professional basketball player.

He played for the Cleveland Rebels and the Providence Steamrollers of the Basketball Association of America (now known as the National Basketball Association).

[1] Ben played college basketball at Seton Hall University[2] Ben played in 51 games for the Cleveland Rebels in the 1946–47 BAA season and one game for the Providence Steamrollers 1948–49 BAA season.

[3][4] In 1947, Ben was drafted by the Boston Celtics in a dispersal draft.

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