Ben DeLand

Nickname: Black Betty

Benjamin Thomas DeLand was born the youngest of three on July 22, 1989 to Daniel and Tammy Deland in Carleton, Michigan. He started his education at St. Charles Elementary School, where he actively participated in extracurriculars, such as “macking on hos.” As he moved on into high school, he grew tired of his old hobbies and picked up some new pastimes (such as cross country, basketball and baseball). He also started playing sports (such as pick-up ultimate frisbee). He decided to come to Michigan because he knew our ultimate program was amazing and wanted a chance to play with the best. He’s pursuing a degree in engineering, but “wants to be a professional ultimate player.”