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Xavier Henry

Henry with the Kansas Jayhawks in 2009
Personal information
Born	(1991-03-15) March 15, 1991 (age 34) Ghent, Belgium
Nationality	American
High school	Putnam City (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas (2009–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
Pro career	2010–2017
Career history
2010–2012	Memphis Grizzlies
2012–2013	New Orleans Hornets
2012	→Iowa Energy
2013–2014	Los Angeles Lakers
2014	→Los Angeles D-Fenders
2015–2016	Santa Cruz Warriors
2016–2017	Oklahoma City Blue
Career highlights and awards
Big 12 All-Freshman team (2010) McDonald's All-American (2009) First-team Parade All-American (2009) Second-team Parade All-American (2008)
Stats at NBA.com

Xavier Henry (born March 15, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one year of college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. After that, he was chosen by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2010 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for four and a half seasons. He finished his basketball career in 2017 after playing two seasons in the NBA G League.

Early Life and Basketball Beginnings

Xavier Henry was born in Ghent, Belgium. His father was also a professional basketball player. He played in Belgium during the early 1990s.

High School Basketball Journey

Henry went to Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He missed the start of his senior year. This was because he had an injury to his cheekbone.

On March 14, 2009, he led his team to victory. Putnam City won the Oklahoma Class 6A state championship. Henry scored 24 points in that important game.

High School Achievements

Henry was chosen for the 2009 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He scored 14 points in this special game. He also played in the 2009 Nike Hoop Summit. There, he led Team USA with 22 points. This included six 3-pointers. He also played in the Jordan Brand Classic.

Choosing a College Team

By the end of high school, Henry was a top basketball player. Many colleges wanted him to play for them. He was ranked as one of the best shooting guards in the country.

He first decided to play for Memphis. He wanted to play with his brother, C. J. However, the Memphis coach, John Calipari, left for Kentucky. This made Henry think about his choice again.

On April 23, 2009, Henry announced he would play for Kansas. He said he always wanted to go to Kansas. His family had played there before.

I grew up always wanting to go to Kansas. I switched to Memphis because my brother was going there.

Now, with coach (John Calipari) leaving (for Kentucky), we've decided to go to KU. I'm really excited. That's where my whole family played.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Xavier Henry SG	Oklahoma City	Putnam City	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Apr 23, 2009
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 98

College Basketball Career

Henry guarding future Lakers teammate Manny Harris in 2009

Xavier Henry had an amazing first college game. He scored 27 points. This broke the record for most points by a freshman in their first game for Kansas.

On December 12, 2009, Henry scored 31 points against La Salle. He was the first Kansas freshman to score 30 points in a game since Paul Pierce. His 31 points were close to the freshman record set by Danny Manning.

College Statistics

Professional Basketball Journey

On April 7, 2010, Henry decided to leave college early. He entered the 2010 NBA draft. He was expected to be chosen in the first round. On June 24, the Memphis Grizzlies picked him as the 12th overall player.

Playing for NBA Teams

• Memphis Grizzlies (2010–2012): Henry started his NBA career with the Grizzlies.
• New Orleans Hornets (2012–2013): In January 2012, Henry joined the New Orleans Hornets in a trade. He also spent some time playing for the Iowa Energy in the NBA G League. The G League is like a minor league for the NBA.
• Los Angeles Lakers (2013–2014): Henry signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in September 2013. In his first game with the Lakers, he scored a career-high 22 points. He helped them win against the Los Angeles Clippers. During his time with the Lakers, he had some injuries. He had surgery on his wrist and knee. Later, he suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury during practice. This injury ended his season.
• Santa Cruz Warriors (2015–2016): After leaving the Lakers, Henry signed with the Golden State Warriors. He then played for their G League team, the Santa Cruz Warriors.
• Oklahoma City Blue (2016–2017): In 2016, Henry signed with the Milwaukee Bucks but was later waived. He then joined the Oklahoma City Blue, another NBA G League team. He finished his professional career there.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

Personal Life and Family

Xavier Henry is a Christian. He has spoken about his faith. He believes in helping others and making life meaningful.

Basketball runs in Henry's family. His brother, C. J., was a baseball player. He was drafted by Major League Baseball in 2005. Their father, Carl, played basketball for Kansas in the 1980s. Their mother also played basketball for the Kansas women's team.

See also

In Spanish: Xavier Henry para niños