J.R. Henderson

Published: Monday, June 15, 1998

Monday, June 15, 1998

J.R. Henderson

Men's Basketball

Henderson's legendary contributions to the UCLA basketball team, especially in times of crisis and conflict, are unmatched by anything anyone could conceive. He was the starting power forward whose versatility and strength left opponents wondering what hit them. In fact, Henderson has played ever position on the court. In his last season, due to the departure of Jelani McCoy, Henderson quietly assumed the role of the team's tallest player, which forced him into battles against taller and larger players. As a senior starter, Henderson achieved team and personal success, moving into the UCLA l record books, not to mention leading the team past higher-ranked Michigan and into the Sweet Sixteen at the NCAA Tournament.

Career highlights: Henderson was selected twice for All-Pac-10 honors. He is No. 6 on UCLA all-time scoring list (1,801), No. 10 in career rebounding (818) and No. 3 all-time for UCLA in the double-doubles (95). He played on the 1995 UCLA team which won the schools record 11th NCAA national title. Games-games started: 127-103; Career ppg: 14.2; Career rpg: 6.4; Career fg%: .549; Career minutes: 3726

Coach's quote: "He has great versatility and intelligence as a basketball player. He has a very high basketball IQ. J.R. played all five positions in his four years at UCLA and because of his defensive and offensive versatility, it gave us the flexibility to use his strength against opponents."

-Head Coach Steve Lavin