New Experience in Kent State's Backcourt
A collegiate career built across different levels of competition has led the Chicago native to Kent State. Following stints at Panola College, Eastern Michigan, and Fordham, he now joins the Golden Flashes for the 2026-27 campaign.
- Full Name: Christian Henry
- Sport: Men's Basketball
- Position: Guard
- Jersey Number: 30
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches
- Weight: 209 pounds
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- High School: The Skill Factory
- College: Kent State University
- Current Team: Kent State Golden Flashes
- Class: Senior
- Years Active: 2022-present
Henry attended The Skill Factory in Atlanta, Georgia, before enrolling at Panola College, where he competed for two seasons at the junior college level before moving to Division I basketball.
Began his collegiate career at Panola College in 2022, averaging 7.2 points per game as a freshman while helping the Ponies finish 28-5 and reach the NJCAA Region XIV Tournament championship game.
He improved to 13.8 points and 3.9 assists per game during his sophomore campaign in 2023-24. Panola finished 27-7 and advanced to the second round of the NJCAA Division I Championship. Henry also recorded a career-high 38 points against Bossier Parish Community College on February 21, 2024.
Transferred to Eastern Michigan University for the 2024-25 campaign, starting all 32 games and averaging 14.7 points per game. Shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from three-point range, the guard reached double figures in 26 games and recorded at least 20 points seven times.
Continuing at Fordham University in 2025-26, he appeared in 30 games with 23 starts, averaging 10.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. A total of 154 assists ranked second in the Atlantic 10 Conference, with an average of 5.1 per contest.
Against UAlbany on November 29, 2025, Henry recorded a career-high 29 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. He later established a career best with 10 assists against La Salle on March 4, 2026.
Perimeter shooting and experience directing offensive possessions further strengthen the backcourt rotation.
Through his first three appearances, he recorded 32 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Those totals represented averages of 10.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 1.0 steal per game.
Years of collegiate competition have provided a foundation built on offensive production and playmaking. Now representing Kent State, the focus turns to making an impact and contributing to the team's goals.