With a sixth yr of basketball eligibility at UC Irvine, former St. Francis Excessive guard Andre Henry has change into so acquainted with coach Russell Turner that each think about one another household.
Henry, who was injured final season after 9 video games, is again wholesome, and Turner thinks he’s able to be a standout on offense and protection this season.
He calls Henry one of many most interesting recruits he ever signed out of St. Francis in 2020. In 2023-24, he was the Large West Convention defensive participant of the yr.
“Andre was in all probability the top-ranked recruit we ever received,” mentioned Turner, in his sixteenth season. “I watched him elevate his group at St. Francis and he’s nonetheless that sort of persona. I’m thrilled the place is correct now and he’s going to have an ideal season on either side of the ball. There’s not a restrict he can accomplish.”
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UC Irvine males’s basketball coach talks about how Andre Henry has change into a standout on the courtroom for the Anteaters.
Turner mentioned he’s grateful for Henry’s loyalty and dedication to the UC Irvine basketball program.
“Andre has change into household with me and my employees,” he mentioned. “He’s made nice sacrifices to stay in our program. I feel he sees we’re dedicated to him and I actually see how dedicated he and his household have been to us. Hopefully, we are able to write the top to an ideal story in his sixth yr.”
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