| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1965-10-03)October 3, 1965 Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 2023(2023-04-01) (aged 57) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Marietta (Marietta, Georgia) |
| College | Georgia (1984–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1986: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Atlanta Hawks |
| Playing career | 1985–1995 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 24, 31 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1986 | Simac Olímpia Milano |
| 1986 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1986 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1986–1987 | Albany Patroons |
| 1987–1988 | Olympique Antibes |
| 1988 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1988 | Jacksonville Hooters |
| 1988–1989 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1990–1993 | Roanne |
| 1993–1995 | Quad City Thunder |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Cedric Henderson (October 3, 1965 – April 1, 2023) was an American professionalbasketball player who briefly played in theNational Basketball Association (NBA).
Henderson went to school inLithia Springs, Georgia, then played basketball inJefferson City, Tennessee, before transferring toMarietta High School. In 1984, he ranked among the nation's top high school basketball prospects.[1] He verbally committed himself to play college basketball atLouisville, but then went toCarson-Newman College, before it was found out that he had not graduated from high school. He attended an international-studies program in Jamaica and finally graduated from an alternative high school inAtlanta, Georgia.[2]
A 6'8" forward, Henderson then joined theGeorgia Bulldogs, making his debut in December 1984.[3] In the 1984–85 season, he led the Bulldogs in scoring (15.5 points per game), rebounding (7.1 per game) and blocks (1.1 per game).[4]
Henderson kicked off his professional career in Italy, playing forOlimpia Milano. He won the Italian championship as well as the Italian cup competition with Milano.[5] He was selected by theAtlanta Hawks in the second round of the1986 NBA draft.
He split the1986-87 NBA season with the Hawks andMilwaukee Bucks, averaging 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 8 games. In 1986–87, he played for CBA'sAlbany Patroons before moving to France, where he inked a deal withOlympique Antibes.[6] In the same season, Henderson saw action 24 games for CBA'sQuad City Thunder.[7] In 1988, he was a member of the Jacksonville Hooters in theUnited States Basketball League.[8]
In 1990, he started a three-year stint withChorale Roanne Basket of France.[6] After returning to the US, he rejoined the Quad City Thunder.[7] In 1993–94, he was a member of the Thunder squad that won the CBA championship under coach Dan Panaggio.[9]
Henderson died on April 1, 2023, at the age of 57.[10][11]
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