I know we have some Newburgh fans here, so I thought I’d throw up a quick post about Marcus Henderson. The senior point guard played about 15 minutes in today’s regional game and finished with five assists, including a pass to Brian Voelkel that drew some of the loudest “ooohs” of the game.
The pass happened so quick I asked Henderson how he pulled it off. He was in the lane and faked a behind-the-back pass to another teammate, then tipped a no-look feed to Voelkel for an easy layup.
But the unique thing about Henderson today other than him being the smallest player on the court by at least six or seven inches is that he remains uncommitted. He told me he has some destinations in mind but wouldn’t share them, only that he will play in college and not a prep school.
Henderson certainly helped himself today. Despite his obvious drawback, he set up teammates on a tee, penetrating into the lane and dropping passes off for layups.
“I think I played pretty well. I think I proved myself,” Henderson said. “I think a lot of guys will think, ‘He’s short, but he knows how to distribute the rock and run the offense.’”
Henderson expects to decide on a school in the next week or two. No matter where he ends up, the little guy who guided Newburgh to a 2009 Class AA state title and back-to-back final fours was satisfied with his final high school game.
“It was very fun,” Henderson said. “I accomplished a lot of things and I accomplished my goal of making it to the Jordan Brand Classic. It’s a great feeling.”
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ESPN reported that Marcus is going to sign with Coach Hurley @ Wagner. I hope its true, the kid has worked very hard on his grades and Game the last 3 years. Good luck Marc I hope it works out for you!
Go Goldbacks!
Here is the link. Scroll down a bit.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5093661
thanks moose – great, great news. Wagner is the perfect fit for Marc. i’m excited to see what Hurley does with that team.
after i’d heard about CCSU, marist and URI dropping out – i was def. worried. here’s hoping this initiates a nice Hurley-NFA link.
Jmoose or Scott –
Is McMillan still headed to Hofstra? I was wondering how the coaching shake-up has effected him.
Coach, I read on a Hofstra forum that McMillain asked out of his schoalrship when Pecora left. But moose or Scott will know better
I was told that the Hofstra offer was rescinded because of poor grades. dont know how true it is, just what i heard. Devon struggles academically I am told. He is not in regular classes, I believe he is special needs. I am told he is a good kid, dont know him personally though.
mcmillan’s offer was taken away – before pecora left – so i was told. it’s a shame. kid needs to play on the D-1 level. hopefully, he can prep next year – get a dedicated tutor and get those Cs.
Hopefully the Hofstra faithful will reveal exactly what happened. On a few recruting sites it does still show him going there. But if he isn;t a predictor,. no way Welsh keeps him. I read he has recinded a few offers already.
Latest report is that Henderson has a couple of academic hurdles to clear before the deal with Wagner becomes final. It may take a while before he knows the results. Hope he makes it.
You’d figure a player like McMillan could find a home if he is academically eligible. Tough break for the kid with Hofstra.
FYI
Terry Coleman from NFA’s 07’ squad landed a full ride to Portland State (Big Sky Conference). Had a very impressive season for the nationally ranked SCCC hoops team 16 points 8 assists a game
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100421/SPORTS36/4210342/-1/SPORTS