In 2008, he had signed a letter of intent with the University of Michigan,[1] but eventually did not join the Wolverines due to NCAA initial eligibility requirements.

[2] From 2009 to 2011, Benzing played for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga, followed by a four-year stint at Bayern Munich.

[3] After two years playing in Spain, he returned to his home country in September 2017, signing a three-year contract with S.Oliver Würzburg.

[8] In November 2022, Benzing joined Peñarol of the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol (LUB).

In 2021, Benzing helped his national team to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics (which were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic).