John Henson Formally Retires From Basketball, Pursues New Career in Sports Media Posted Sep 12, 2024 John Henson officially announced his retirement from basketball this week. The former North Carolina basketball star hasn't played professionally since the 2019-20 season and recently entered the broadcasting field. After setting basketball aside, Henson is slated to provide color commentary for ACC games under Raycom this coming basketball season. (Inside Carolina)