Guards Ahmad Henderson II and Joshua Reaves are set to join the UIC Men’s Basketball program, with Henderson transferring from Niagara and Reaves from Mount St. Mary's, as announced by head coach Rob Ehsan. Henderson, a versatile scoring guard, was named to this year's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) All-Rookie Team and impressed with his quickness, shooting touch, and defensive toughness, while Reaves, a graduate student, brings valuable experience from Mount St. Mary's and is known for his exceptional shooting ability, work ethic, and defensive intensity.

By the Numbers
  • Henderson: 5-foot-9, 155-pound guard, averaged 11.2 points per game at Niagara
  • Reaves: 6-foot-4, 205-pound graduate student, averaged 7.5 points per game at Mount St. Mary's
State of Play
  • Henderson named to MAAC All-Rookie Team
  • Reaves contributed to Mount St. Mary's winning the 2021 Northeast Conference title
Bottom Line

The addition of Henderson and Reaves brings a promising blend of talent, experience, and skill to the UIC Men’s Basketball program, underlining the team's commitment to building a competitive roster for the upcoming season.