"Henry, who was injured last season after nine games, is back healthy, and Turner thinks he's ready to be a standout on offense and defense this season. He calls Henry one of the finest recruits he ever signed out of St. Francis in 2020. In 2023-24, he was the Big West Conference defensive player of the year."
""Andre was probably the top-ranked recruit we ever got," said Turner, in his 16th season. "I watched him elevate his team at St. Francis and he's still that type of personality. I'm thrilled where is right now and he's going to have a great season on both sides of the ball. There's not a limit he can accomplish.""
""Andre has become family with me and my staff," he said. "He's made great sacrifices to remain in our program. I think he sees we're committed to him and I certainly see how committed he and his family have been to us. Hopefully, we can write the end to a great story in his sixth year.""
Andre Henry returns to UC Irvine with a sixth year of basketball eligibility and a close bond with coach Russell Turner. Henry missed most of last season after nine games due to injury but is now healthy and projected to be a two-way standout. Turner regards Henry as one of the finest recruits signed from St. Francis in 2020 and notes Henry earned 2023-24 Big West Conference defensive player of the year honors. Turner emphasizes Henry's loyalty and the sacrifices made to remain with the program and expresses hope the sixth year completes a notable collegiate chapter.
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