Myke Henry


Myke Henry is an American professional basketball player for Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A. He played college basketball for Illinois and DePaul University.

College career

Henry began his college career at University of Illinois where he was recruited by Bruce Weber. After his freshman year Weber was fired, and new head coach John Groce used Henry sparingly as a sophomore which contributed to his decision to transfer to DePaul.
At DePaul, Henry scored a career high 29 points against Stanford on November 30, 2014.

Professional career

2016–17 season

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Henry signed with Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League for the 2016–17 season. On May 3, 2017, After appearing in 39 games with the Oklahoma City Blue, Henry signed with Rayos de Hermosillo of the CIBACOPA league in Northwestern Mexico.

2017–18 season

On October 23, 2017, Henry returned to the Oklahoma City Blue for the 2017–18 NBA G League season. On January 13, 2018, Henry signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. On July 20, 2018, the Grizzlies waived Henry.

2018–19 season

On July 23, 2018, Henry signed a one-year deal with Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Premier League. On October 7, 2018, Henry recorded 31 points in his first game with Nahariya, he shot 11-of-17 from the field, along with three rebounds in a 98–95 win over Hapoel Holon. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 1 MVP. On March 23, 2019, Henry recorded a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, along with three blocks and three assists in a 88–77 win over Hapoel Holon. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 23 MVP. In 33 games played for Nahariya, he averaged 14.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

2019–20 season

On September 30, 2019, Henry signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He later joined thir G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. On December 28, 2019, Henry accumulated 24 points, nine rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist in a 112-89 victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He missed a game with a foot injury in January 2020. Henry averaged 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

2020–21 season

On July 11, 2020, Henry signed with Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.

International career

Henry joined a Chicago based 3x3 basketball team composed of Stefhon Hannah, Kavon Lytch, and Alfonzo McKinnie who went undefeated in the 2016 USA Basketball 3x3 National Championship that was played Aug. 27-28 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team represented the United States at the 2016 FIBA 3x3 World Championship in Guangzhou, China and won the silver medal.

Personal life

When Henry was 17 years old, his 15-year old brother DJ was shot and killed as an innocent bystander to gang violence.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season