ENMU ATHLETICS NEWS Greyhound’s Career Spans the Globe
By Todd Fuqua and Desiree Cooper
Phil Henry (BS 14) is making a name for himself in basketball leagues worldwide, playing for professional teams in 10 countries on four continents. His career allows him to fulfill two dreams – playing professionally and seeing the world. “Ever since I was young, I always aspired to travel the world to share new experiences and meet great people while doing it,” Phil said. “My love for and ability to play basketball provides me these incredible experiences.”
while a student. He believes his educational experience gave him the tools to network internationally in his travels and build relationships with teammates, coaches and fans. When Phil is not working, he volunteers his time for his friend’s annual basketball camp, working to inspire hundreds of young children to play basketball at higher levels. Courtesy Phil Henry
“The first few years are the hardest. Whether you were the best player Phil most recently played as a power on your college team or had a great forward for BK Pardubice in the Czech opportunity to play professionally National Basketball League (NBL), once you graduate, you are starting Phil Henry at the free throw line during his days playing with the highest level of competition in the over and have to prove yourself,” he the Cypriot League basketball club Apollon Lemesou in Cyprus. Czech Republic. said. “Every day is an opportunity to show why you should be here over the other millions of young Phil is the all-time single-season shot block record holder at athletes trying to play professionally around the world.” Eastern, and he majored in communications and public relations
Greyhound Athlete Takes Gold at Indoor Meet By Cameron Brennan
ENMU Senior Malethabo Seema captured the women’s 800-meter dash in the final day of competition at the 2022 Lone Star Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in February 2022. The women’s program totaled 37 points over the two days, finishing in sixth place. The men’s team totaled 7 points overall, landing in ninth place. Seema took control of the field in the 800-meter dash, only trailing the first 200 meters and then led for the remainder of the race. She crossed the line in a personal record time of 2:16.12, which Courtesy ENMU Athletics
stands as the fifth-fastest time in program history.
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Seema had won the outdoor 800-meter dash in 2021 and landed in third during the 2020 LSC ITF Championship. The last Greyhound to win the 800 at an indoor championship was senior Neri Getraide in 2020.
