Richard Bland Names Brandon Henry Athlete of the Week

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va. -- Richard Bland College freshman men's basketball standout guard Brandon Henry/Chester has been named the Athletics Department's Athlete of the Week for the period January 18-24. He helped the Statesmen (16-3, 9-1) to a pair of victories last week, averaging 11.0 points and 7.0 rebounds, while shooting 50% (7-14) from the field, including 50% (2-4) on three-point field goals, and 75% (6-8) at the free throw line.

Henry posted career-highs of 17 points and seven rebounds during an 87-83 home win past Pitt (N.C.) Community College on Jan. 19, followed by five points and seven rebounds during an 87-54 road triumph at Bryant & Stratton College on Jan. 22.  Through 19 games, he is averaging 6.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists for Richard Bland, ranked No. 6 in this week's NJCAA Division II Top 20 Poll.  Henry is playing 13.2 minutes per game, while shooting 40% (36-91) from the field, including 36% (13-36) on three-pointers, and 64% (33-52) at the line.

Please click on this link for Brandon's full biography.  Athletes of the Week are chosen by members of the Richard Bland Athletics Department.

Q: How does it feel to be named Richard Bland Athlete of the Week?
BH: It is an honor to be recognized as Athlete of the Week.

Q: How did you get started in your sport and how long have you played?
BH: I've always looked up to my father and brothers, who got me started playing the game in sixth grade.

Q: What do you like most about your team?
BH: I like the fact that we're not just teammates, we are brothers, plus these are the funniest people I've ever been around.

Q: Who is your funniest teammate/why?
BH: Harrison (Mitchell).  He always finds the humor in every possible situation.

Q: Do you have any pregame rituals/superstitions?
BH: I try to listen to Elton John, Kanye West or Fleetwood Mac before every game.  Their music relaxes me.

Q: What is your favorite place on campus/why?
BH: Statesman Hall.  It's where my team and I train and prepare for battle, and we go to war.  We haven't lost at home (7-0) and we don't plan to.  I'm comfortable and confident in Statesman Hall.

Q: What is your favorite class/professor/why?
BH: My favorite class was in mathematics with Adjunct Faculty member Bernard E. Jones.  Some of my teammates and I were in his class last semester, and we shared laughs and were constantly pushed to learn.  It was challenging, but it taught me more than just math.