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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1974-03-29)March 29, 1974 (age 51) Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Murrah (Jackson, Mississippi) |
| College | LSU (1993–1996) |
| NBA draft | 1996: 2nd round, 55th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Washington Bullets |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1997 | Canberra Cannons |
| 1997 | Maccabi Giv'at Shmuel |
| 1998–1999 | STK Trefl Sopot |
| Career highlights | |
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Ronnie Henderson (born March 29, 1974) is an American former professionalbasketball player.[1] He was a 6-foot-4-inch (1.93 m)shooting guard.
Despite dislocating his shoulder, Henderson was the nation's top ratedshooting guard during his senior high school year in 1993. Then, despite formerSan Antonio Spurs head coachJerry Tarkanian making the then unheard of declaration of drafting a high school player (Henderson would be his first pick if he'd enter the draft), he joined the nation's toppoint guard,Randy Livingston, atLSU. However, college basketball's most highly touted backcourt duo never lived up to expectations due to injuries to Livingston.
Henderson did go on to lead the SEC in scoring two straight years (23.3 points per game as a sophomore, 21.8 ppg as a junior) despite suffering knee injuries of his own. He was a 1st team All SEC selection in 1995 and 1996.
Henderson chose to leave school after his junior year where he slipped far below most people's expectations when he was selected by theWashington Bullets as the 55th overall pick of the1996 NBA draft.[2] Henderson went on to play overseas. He played in Australia, Spain, Poland and France.[3] He retired in 2006.[citation needed]
Henderson is running for mayor in the 2025 Gulfport municipal election. He wishes to complete beautification projects in the city as a way to contribute to a higher quality of life for citizens.[4]