Cordell Henry

Wow thanks for sharing these memories…I miss my hair lol.

I took pride in being the best teammate I could be and allowing my coaches to coach without thinking I knew everything. I wanted to learn and be coached.

Back then in Illinois it was only Class A / Class AA. City WAS the playoff—no separate city bracket. Lose in the city, season over. Only one city team went downstate. State was 8 teams total: the City Champ + 7 Catholic/downstate. The journey required a special alignment.

Starting guard for us this season. Scrappy, rock steady, and plays the right way! High character off the court and outstanding gpa. @SIUCoachBond @Coach_Newell1 @MarqusMcglothan @corryne00

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Twenty-four years ago today Dwyane Wade (@DwyaneWade) and Cordell Henry (@cdell112) speak to Dick Vitale (@DickieV) on the Al McGuire Court following #11 @MarquetteMBB’s 75-63 victory over Louisville (@LouisvilleMBB) on February 16, 2002 #mubb

None of it happens without you and all that you did to improve and to help lead a Program that was built on toughness and resilience. Thank you @cdell112 Our family will always love you.

Thank you!

Congrats @TomCrean very well deserved!! Came in with a chip and inspired us all to be better individuals. We didn’t always understand the life lessons at that time, but they are loud and clear now! Appreciate you coach!

Playing point guard at Marquette was a responsibility more than a role — lead the huddle, control the tempo, value every possession, and make teammates better. Those memories will always be home for me. I remember this game like yesterday. We are Marquette! We are Marquette!

There is NOTHING casual about winning. They’re isolated moments built up over time—the daily push and pull… the tug-of-war between what is and what you refuse to stay.

Saying YES to GOD set me free from selfish motives. My flesh wasn’t calling the shots anymore… and that’s when my spirit finally found freedom.

Always being the smallest on the court from a young age, all my coaches preached leadership and running a team. They told me I had to master making people better. I didn’t try to be anything other than what people who knew better than my parents—or even myself—already knew.

The promise and vision that GOD made didn’t change…..your faith did.

I totally agree that basketball has evolved. However, toughness and having great character are the SAME. I will NEVER negotiate on those two—EVER. Tough love is required for elevation and I stand on that.

I remember being a 6th grade hooper wanting everybody I played with to eat. Next month I’ll be 46, and I’m reflecting… I still want people to shine. I never chased control — I chased impact. Servant isn’t a label — it’s a lifestyle.

When you’ve got a motor, you can roll out of bed and get 6–8 points—LITERALLY. And if you have to ask, “How is that even possible?” guess what… you don’t have a motor 🤷🏽‍♂️.

We watched 0 film in high school on opponents. We knew the alphas and their tendencies from years of playing them. So it came down to being tougher and smarter. Cool, not friends. We played with pride—for respect. Chicago we all had that mentality! No friend zone on the court.

Senior Year Oct-Dec Highlights! ⁦@justiceoliver⁩ ⁦@cdell112⁩ ⁦@IMGABasketball⁩

I’m in an intentional season in my life. Don’t take it personally.

Measured out at Small Fry in 7th grade basketball—tears. Cincinnati buzzer beater on the road in college—tears. 1st-round NCAA upset—tears. Every level pulled more out of me. When you invest it all, the pain hits different.