Aaron James Henry (born August 30, 1999) is an American professional

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player for

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of the

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B.League. He previously played for the

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of the

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and the

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of the

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. He played

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for the

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Early life and high school career

Henry was born in

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but moved to

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while he was a child. He attended

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, where he was a four-year starter on the school's basketball team. As a junior, he averaged 14.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists per game and was named to the first team of the Indy-Area Super Team by the ''

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'' and second team All-State by the

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as he helped lead the Giants to the 2017 4A State Championship. Henry led the Giants to a sectional title while averaging 17 points, 8.8 rebounds and four assists in his senior season and was named first team All-State by the Associated Press and to the second team by ''

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''. A three-star

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, he committed to playing college basketball for

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over offers from

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and Xavier.

College career

As a freshman Henry played in all 39 of Michigan State's games, starting 22 of the final 23 contests and averaging 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He averaged 9 points and 5.6 rebounds during postseason play as whole and 10.4 points and 5.2 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament. Henry scored a season high 20 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists against

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in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2019 NCAA tournament. Aaron Henry

Henry was named the 90th-best collegiate basketball player going into the 2019–20 season by ''

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''. He scored 18 points in a 71–66 loss to

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on November 25, 2019. On February 25, 2020, Henry scored 17 points in a 78–70 win over

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, and coach

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called him the team's best player in the game. Henry averaged 10 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game during his sophomore season. Following the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft but did not hire an agent. He ultimately decided to withdraw and return to Michigan State for his junior season. As a junior, Henry averaged 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He was named to the Third Team All-

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. Following the season he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

Professional career

Philadelphia 76ers (2021–2022)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Henry signed a

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with the

on August 8, 2021, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the

. Henry was waived by the 76ers on January 11, 2022.

Delaware Blue Coats (2022)

On January 18, 2022, Henry was reacquired and activated by the

Metropolitans 92 (2022–2023)

On August 6, 2022, he has signed with

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of the

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. He suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury in December 2022.

Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya (2023–present)

On June 30, 2023, Henry signed with

of the

B.League.

Career statistics

NBA

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References

External links

Michigan State Spartans bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Henry, Aaron 1999 births Living people American men's basketball players Basketball players from Indianapolis Delaware Blue Coats players Metropolitans 92 players Michigan State Spartans men's basketball players Philadelphia 76ers players Small forwards Undrafted National Basketball Association players