Ben Stinar

Ben Stinar is a freelance basketball writer for HoosiersNow.com. He is a 2020 graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. You can follow Ben on Twitter @BenStinar. Stinar focuses primarily on news and analysis related to Indiana Hoosiers basketball players in the NBA. He provides unique insights into their performances and career progression, while also highlighting their achievements on and off the court. In addition to his coverage of Hoosiers players, Stinar has reported on various NBA topics such as game recaps, player reactions, and trade rumors. His writing is clear and concise, making it easily digestible for basketball fans.

Biography:  https://www.si.com/college/indiana/author/author-profile-ben-stinar-hoosiers-now

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Ben Stinar tends to favor the perspective of the players in his articles, particularly when discussing their reactions and personal achievements.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Ben Stinar has a potential conflict of interest in reporting on Victor Wembanyama, as he highlights the achievements of former Hoosiers players in multiple articles and seems to have a personal connection to them.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another article, he mentions conflicting information about the New York Knicks player's contract and his status on the trading block.
  • In one article, Ben Stinar contradicts himself by stating that Victor Wembanyama is the first rookie since Shaquille O'Neal to record a 40-PT, 20-REB game.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • In one article, Ben Stinar uses misleading information by stating that Victor Wembanyama is the first rookie since Shaquille O'Neal to record a 40-PT, 20-REB game when in fact there have been other instances of this occurring.

Recent Articles

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Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Andre Iguodala, former Golden State Warriors teammate and champion, reacts to Klay Thompson's Instagram post about his departure with a heartfelt comment.
New York Knicks Consider Trading Injury-Prone Mitchell Robinson for Cheaper Backup Center Option

New York Knicks Consider Trading Injury-Prone Mitchell Robinson for Cheaper Backup Center Option

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 The New York Knicks are considering trading injury-prone center Mitchell Robinson to clear cap space for retaining Isaiah Hartenstein. Robinson, a defensive standout with impressive career averages and two years, $27.3M left on his contract, could attract teams seeking size due to his injury history.
Luka Doncic's Confident Response After Dallas Mavericks Lose NBA Finals Game 3 to Boston Celtics

Luka Doncic's Confident Response After Dallas Mavericks Lose NBA Finals Game 3 to Boston Celtics

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 In the NBA Finals on June 12, 2024, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 with a score of 106-99, leaving the Mavs trailing with a series deficit of 3-0. Luka Doncic scored 27 points for the Mavericks but fouled out late in the game.
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Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 In the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and a resurgent Al Horford in the East, and Luka Doncic's impressive play in the West, both teams boast strong performances from key players. With Boston holding a plus-17.0 point differential in the Eastern Conference playoffs and Dallas averaging 113.2 points per game, this promises to be an exciting series.
Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson Lead San Antonio Spurs to Overtime Victory over New York Knicks with Career-High Performances

Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson Lead San Antonio Spurs to Overtime Victory over New York Knicks with Career-High Performances

Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024 Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson both had career-high performances in the thrilling overtime contest between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. The game was a nail biter with Wembanyama scoring 40 points, including a crucial three-pointer that helped secure victory for the Spurs.