Conner Henry facts for kids
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Henry in 2011
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 21, 1963 Claremont, California, U.S. |
| High school | Claremont (Claremont, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UC Santa Barbara (1982–1986) |
| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 4 / Pick: 89th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1986–1998 |
| Coaching career | 2001–present |
| Career history | |
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| 1986 | Houston Rockets |
| 1987 | Boston Celtics |
| 1987–1988 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1988 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1988–1989 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1989 | Filodoro Brescia |
| 1989–1990 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1990–1991 | Telemarket Brescia |
| 1991 | Bakersfield Jammers |
| 1991–1992 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1992 | Mulhouse |
| 1992–1993 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 1994–1996 | Festina Andorra |
| 1996–1997 | Sporting Athens |
| 1997–1998 | Peristeri |
| 1998 | Müller Verona |
| As coach: | |
| 2001–2006 | Claremont McKenna (assistant) |
| 2006–2008 | Perth Wildcats (assistant) |
| 2008–2009 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2010–2011 | Sydney Kings (assistant) |
| 2011–2013 | Los Angeles D-Fenders (assistant) |
| 2013–2015 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2015–2016 | Orlando Magic (assistant) |
| 2020–2021 | Adelaide 36ers |
| 2022–2023 | Niigata Albirex |
| 2023–2024 | Charlotte 49ers (assistant) |
| 2025–present | St Peter's College |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Conner David Henry (born July 21, 1963) is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for the boys' basketball team at St Peter's College. Henry played college basketball for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. He was chosen by the Houston Rockets in the 1986 NBA draft.
Henry played for four different National Basketball Association (NBA) teams. After his time in the NBA, he played in other American leagues and overseas. Later, he became a basketball coach. He has coached teams in Australia, the United States, and Japan. He even won an award as the NBA D-League Coach of the Year in 2014.
Playing Career
College Basketball
Conner Henry went to Claremont High School. He played high school basketball there. After high school, he played college basketball at UC Santa Barbara. He played for the Gauchos from 1982 to 1986. During his college career, he scored a total of 1,236 points.
Professional Basketball
Henry was a tall player, standing 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) and weighing 195 pounds (88 kg). He played as a shooting guard and small forward. The Houston Rockets picked him in the 1986 NBA draft. He was the 89th player chosen overall.
He played in the NBA from 1986 to 1988. During this time, he played for the Rockets, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings.
Henry also played for teams in the CBA. These teams included the Rapid City Thrillers and the Yakima Sun Kings. In 1990, he was named to the All-CBA First Team. He also won the CBA All-Star Game MVP award that year. In 1992, he was again named the MVP of the CBA All-Star Game. After his NBA career, Henry played professionally for 10 years. He played in countries like Italy, France, Spain, and Greece.
Coaching Career
After finishing his playing career, Henry became a basketball coach. He started as an assistant coach at Claremont McKenna College. He worked there for five years.
In 2006, he moved to Australia. He became an assistant coach for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL. Later, he became the head coach for the Wildcats for one season. In 2010, he joined the Sydney Kings as an assistant coach.
Henry then returned to the United States. He became an assistant coach for the Los Angeles D-Fenders. This team is part of the NBA Development League. In 2013, he became the head coach of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. After his first season, he was named the Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year Award. His team also won the NBA D-League Championship in 2014.
In 2015, he became an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. He also worked as a scout for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2020, he returned to Australia to coach the Adelaide 36ers. In 2023, he joined the Charlotte 49ers as an assistant coach. In 2025, he will become the head coach for the boys' basketball team at St Peter's College in Adelaide.
See also
In Spanish: Conner Henry para niños
