NEWARK, Del. -- Former Duke University assistant David Henderson was
chosen as men's basketball coach at the University of Delaware on Friday.
Henderson celebrated his 36th birthday by appearing at a news conference
announcing his arrival.
"I'm really excited about being here," Henderson said. "I think it is a
great opportunity here at Delaware. I am looking forward to my first head
coaching opportunity and ready to get going."
Henderson served as an assistant to Duke's Mike Krzyzewski for the last
three seasons. He also played for the Blue Devils from 1983-86, and was
co-captain of Duke's 1986 Final Four team.
Krzyzewski predicted success for his prodigy.
"I am very proud of David Henderson," Krzyzewski said. "I think he is
absolutely perfect for Delaware and is ready to be a head coach. He showed a
toughness and a competitiveness that will serve him well as a head coach."
It is Henderson's first head coaching job, and he will be the first black
head coach Delaware has had in a varsity position. Henderson replaces Mike
Brey, who resigned last Friday to take the head coaching job at Notre Dame.
Duke has produced three consecutive Blue Hens men's basketball coaches. Brey
and Steve Steinwedel were also assistants to Krzyzewski.
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