John Henson got start at Round Rock High School in Texas

Posted Dec 23, 2014
John Henson, a long way from family and with a size-15 foot on the mend, sounded glad to hear a voice from the town he used to call home. Sidelined by a sprain that’s temporarily kept him out of the Milwaukee Bucks lineup, the third-year NBA player was happy to reflect on his days in Round Rock, when he donned the Dragons’ maroon and white from 2005-08. (Austin American-Statesman)

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