John Henson (basketball)
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John Henson is a college basketball player who currently plays for the North Carolina Tar Heels
. He played high school basketball at Sickles High School
in Tampa, Florida
.
, Henson is the son of Matt and Annette Henson. His father played basketball at Norfolk State University
. Henson also has a cousin, Kendall Hune, who lives in Carmel, Indiana
in Round Rock, Texas
. His senior year, Henson transferred to Sickles High School
in Tampa, Florida
. Henson wore the jersey number 33, averaging 17.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 6.1 blocks per game as a senior in 2008-09. He scored a season-high 29 points against Tampa Bay Tech
and blocked 10 or more shots five times with a high of 11 on four occasions as a senior as well. Henson led the team to a 24-5 record and a perfect 10-0 league record, but the team lost to Lakeland 48-43 in the regional seminfinals for the Florida FHSAA Class 6A championship. Henson was a first-team all-state selection and Tampa Bay Coaches Association Player of the Year. He played in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit
. He also earned first-team All-America honors from Parade magazine
.
as the #1 power forward and the #4 overall player in the 2009 recruiting class. Analysts predicted he would be an important addition to what some thought would be the best frontcourt in the nation for the 2009-2010 season. When asked to evaluate Henson, head coach Roy Williams
said Henson had "tremendously long arms", and predicted he would "probably block more shots than any perimeter player in college basketball."
, but with the season-ending injury to Ed Davis, Henson moved to power forward in mid-February of 2010. After the move, Henson's performance improved, and he averaged 9.4 points per game in the last 16 contests of the season. However, the Tar Heels missed the NCAA tournament
, losing to the Dayton
in the NIT
finals
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North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels are the athletic teams for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The name Tar Heel is a nickname used to refer to individuals from the state of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State...
. He played high school basketball at Sickles High School
Sickles High School
Walter L. Sickles High School is a high school in Tampa, Florida. Constructed in 1997, it was named for the former superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools.-Academics:...
in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
.
Early life
Born in Greensboro, North CarolinaGreensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city by population in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. According to the 2010 U.S...
, Henson is the son of Matt and Annette Henson. His father played basketball at Norfolk State University
Norfolk State Spartans Football
The Norfolk State Spartans football team represents Norfolk State University in Division I FCS college football. The team plays their home games at William "Dick" Price Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia....
. Henson also has a cousin, Kendall Hune, who lives in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, Indiana
Carmel is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States located immediately north of Indianapolis, Indiana. The population was 79,191 at the 2010 census, and is one of the most affluent communities in the Midwest....
High school career
For three years, Henson attended Round Rock High SchoolRound Rock High School
Round Rock High School is a 5A high school within the Round Rock Independent School District in Round Rock, Texas. During the late 1990s, it was the largest high school in Central Texas.Five middle schools feed into this school:*Chisholm Trail Middle School...
in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the metropolitan area. The 2010 census places the population at 99,887....
. His senior year, Henson transferred to Sickles High School
Sickles High School
Walter L. Sickles High School is a high school in Tampa, Florida. Constructed in 1997, it was named for the former superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools.-Academics:...
in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. Henson wore the jersey number 33, averaging 17.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 6.1 blocks per game as a senior in 2008-09. He scored a season-high 29 points against Tampa Bay Tech
Tampa Bay Technical High School
Tampa Bay Technical High School was established in 1969 as Tampa Bay Vocational Technical School. Tampa Bay Tech is a public comprehensive magnet high school with grades 9-12 and a student enrollment of 1950 students. The school mascot as the Titan...
and blocked 10 or more shots five times with a high of 11 on four occasions as a senior as well. Henson led the team to a 24-5 record and a perfect 10-0 league record, but the team lost to Lakeland 48-43 in the regional seminfinals for the Florida FHSAA Class 6A championship. Henson was a first-team all-state selection and Tampa Bay Coaches Association Player of the Year. He played in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit
Nike Hoop Summit
The Nike Hoop Summit is a basketball all-star game sponsored by Nike, held once a year, which features the USA Basketball Men's Junior Select Team against a World Select team of international players. The players demonstrate their skills and hope to attract attention from either NBA scouts or...
. He also earned first-team All-America honors from Parade magazine
Parade (magazine)
Parade is an American nationwide Sunday newspaper magazine, distributed in more than 500 newspapers in the United States. It was founded in 1941 and is owned by Advance Publications. The most widely read magazine in the U.S., Parade has a circulation of 32.2 million and a readership of nearly 70...
.
Recruitment
Henson was a highly-sought after forward, and was rated by Scout.comScout.com
Scout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
as the #1 power forward and the #4 overall player in the 2009 recruiting class. Analysts predicted he would be an important addition to what some thought would be the best frontcourt in the nation for the 2009-2010 season. When asked to evaluate Henson, head coach Roy Williams
Roy Williams (coach)
Roy Williams is head coach of the men's basketball team at the University of North Carolina. After averaging nearly an 80% win percentage in 15 seasons at the University of Kansas, he became the eighteenth head coach at North Carolina when he replaced Matt Doherty in 2003...
said Henson had "tremendously long arms", and predicted he would "probably block more shots than any perimeter player in college basketball."
Freshman season
Henson started the season at small forward for the 2009-10 Tar Heels2009–10 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team
The 2009–10 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Their head coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They...
, but with the season-ending injury to Ed Davis, Henson moved to power forward in mid-February of 2010. After the move, Henson's performance improved, and he averaged 9.4 points per game in the last 16 contests of the season. However, the Tar Heels missed the NCAA tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
, losing to the Dayton
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
The Dayton Flyers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Dayton. They are known for a rivalry with Xavier University, playing for the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy each year.-History:The...
in the NIT
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
finals
Junior season
After North Carolina played Michigan State in the Carrier Classic, which took place on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson, Henson gave his jersey to a "wounded veteran" who was in attendance. Less than a week later, the jersey appeared on eBay . Once Henson learned of the auction, he took to his Twitter account where he shared his feelings on the matter .|-
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2009–10 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team
The 2009–10 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Their head coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They...
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North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball
The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history...
| 37 || 12 || 15.8 || .486 || .222 || .438 || 4.4 || 0.9 || 0.7 || 1.6 || 5.7