Henderson 'determined to give back'

CRETE | Before he helped lead Duke University to three straight Final Four appearances from 1988-1990 and was selected in the second round of the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, Phil Henderson starred as a McDonald's All-American basketball player at Crete-Monee High School.

Henderson determined to give back

Kim Wilson, a former classmate of Phil Henderson performs Saturday at the Phil Henderson memorial service at Crete-Monee High School.

Henderson determined to give back

Coach Will Rey delivers remarks Saturday at the Phil Henderson memorial service at Crete Monee High School.

Henderson determined to give back

Former Crete Monee basketball coach Karl Costello delivers remarks Saturday at the Phil Henderson memorial service.

Fomer Crete, Duke basketball star Henderson dead at 44

Greg Murray awoke at 1 a.m. Monday when his cellphone rang.

Former Crete, Duke basketball star Henderson dead at 44

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University basketball star Phil Henderson is seen here running the Crete-Monee boys hoops team in summer camp in 2011. Henderson died Sunday at his home in the Philippines at the age of 44.

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University Basketball star Phil Henderson

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University Basketball star, Phil Henderson, who now runs the All-American Basketball Academy in Tinley Park, explains the various exercises he wants the campers to practice at the beginning of the two-hour camp.

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University basketball star Phil Henderson

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University basketball star Phil Henderson is running the Crete-Monee boys hoops team in summer camp, according to Crete athletic director Gene Cahan.

Phil Henderson watches as Dorian McCraney dribbles around a chair

Phil Henderson watches as Dorian McCraney dribbles around a chair during a two-hour basketball camp. Henderson, a former Crete-Monee and Duke University basketball star, runs the All-American Basketball Academy in Tinley Park.