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NationalityCanadian / Dutch NameHenry Bekkering EducationUniversity of Calgary Pro career2009–2013 Weight111 kg
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg) Height1.98 m Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) RoleBasketball Player PositionSmall forward
BornNovember 26, 1985 (age 30)
Taber, Alberta, Canada (1985-11-26) High schoolW. R. Myers (Taber, Alberta) CollegeEastern Washington (2003–2006)
Calgary (2006–2009)
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Hendrik "Henry" Bekkering (born September 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.
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.
Professional career
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.