Mountain Pointe High School sophomore two-sport star DeAndre Henry pauses for a moment, then smiles and nods his head slightly as he quickly processes his options.
“Pancake block,” Henry explained to Sports360AZ.com when asked if he prefers the physical domination in football or a dunk in basketball. “I’m not going to lie. I love those. It’s more thrilling, especially when you get to lay on top of them.”
The Pride athletic community will get excited to see plenty of both in the next of couple years.
I’m beyond great full!!! Blessed to say have received an offer from Arizona State University. #GoSunDevils ? #Home pic.twitter.com/t8hpkwMdVJ
— ?DeAndre Henry?? (@DreDayy2020) June 3, 2017
The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder is already a Division I talent in football and also shot 72 percent from the field, while averaging over six rebounds per game on the hardwood this year, as well.
Had a great time at the #opening. thank you to all the coaches that gave me this opportunity. Blessed beyond measure ?? pic.twitter.com/s6CpurziqF
— ?DeAndre Henry?? (@DreDayy2020) March 12, 2018
“With his length and those God-given talents that he already has,” first-year MP head football coach Rich Wellbrock said to Sports360AZ.com describing his starting right tackle. “He has the desire to get better every day. That’s going to be huge for him.”
Henry is also hoping to stay huge by putting extra time in the weight room and at home adding strength to his frame.
“Playing basketball you’re always running up and down the court and losing a lot of weight,” Henry said. “So keeping the weight balanced…it’s a little tough.”
One expert seems to agree.