| Henry Bekkering | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 6 |
| Weight Lbs: | 245 |
| Nationality: | Canadian / Dutch |
| Birth Date: | 1985 11, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Taber, Alberta |
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| Draft Year: | 2009 |
| Career Start: | 2009 |
| Career End: | 2013 |
| Career Number: | 5, 11, 15 |
| Career Position: | Small forward |
| Team1: | Matrixx Magixx |
| Years1: | 2009–2010 |
| Team2: | GasTerra Flames |
| Years2: | 2010–2011 |
| Team3: | Matrixx Magixx |
| Years3: | 2011–2013 |
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Hendrik "Henry" Bekkering (born November 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.
Bekkering initially attended Eastern Washington University in the United States where he played both basketball and American football as a placekicker before leaving to return to Canada to attend the University of Calgary and play for the Dinos; he was drafted in the fifth round of 2007 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders but ultimately did not play professional Canadian football.[1]
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.[2]
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.