Hendrik "Henry" Bekkering (born November 26, 1985) is a Canadian former professional basketball player who holds a Dutch passport as well. Bekkering is the elder brother of Ross Bekkering, who is a professional basketball player as well.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1985-11-26) November 26, 1985 (age 36) Taber, Alberta |
| Nationality | Canadian / Dutch |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | W. R. Myers (Taber, Alberta) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2009 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2009–2013 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 5, 11, 15 |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2010 | Matrixx Magixx |
| 2010–2011 | GasTerra Flames |
| 2011–2013 | Matrixx Magixx |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bekkering initially attended Eastern Washington University in the United States where he played both basketball and American football as a placekicker before leaving to return to Canada to attend the University of Calgary; he was drafted in the fifth round of 2007 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders but ultimately did not play professional Canadian football.[1]
While playing for the Calgary Dinos, Bekkering scored 41 points in a game in 2009. It was the first time a Calgary Dino scored over 40 points since 1997.[2]
Bekkering started his career in 2009 in the Netherlands with Matrixx Magixx. He played one year for GasTerra Flames before returning to the Magixx. In 2013, Bekkering retired.