Utah Utes basketball: Ex-Ute Marshall Henderson to play for Texas Tech

Marshall Henderson, the second-leading scorer for the Utah basketball team who transferred after the season, has decided to continue his career at Texas Tech.

Sources in Lubbock confirmed that Henderson will play for the Red Raiders after sitting out next season, and Henderson's Facebook reads "Texas Tech 2014" on his profile page.

Henderson came to Utah from Hurst, near Dallas, and immediately earned a starting spot for the Utes as a true freshman. He was known as a 3-point shooter and he set a freshman record with 65 makes in 194 attempts. His 11.8 scoring average was second only to Carlon Brown.

In leaving, Henderson said his decision was not related to basketball and that he wanted to be "closer to home." Lubbock is about a six-hour drive from Dallas.

He also said, "Coach (Jim) Boylen's program has certain rules and restrictions I respect, but I don't feel they fit with my individualism."

At Texas Tech, Henderson will play for coach Pat Knight, Bobby's son, who took over for his father last year. The team has recruited a couple of freshmen guards, but will lose a couple of key guards after this season.

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal said Henderson may be on campus as early as Tuesday when the rest of the team reports for summer session.

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