Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Pierria Henry Undergoing Medical Tests
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Basketball player Pierria Henry has arrived in Israel and is undergoing medical tests with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He is currently serving a four-year FIBA suspension until January 13, 2027, for using a fake urine sample. Henry is permitted to join team practices starting November 13 and is reportedly on a tryout with the club.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pierria Henry is undergoing medical tests with Maccabi Tel Aviv after arriving in Israel.
- Henry is serving a four-year FIBA suspension until January 13, 2027, for a doping violation.
- He can join Maccabi's training sessions starting November 13, two months before his ban ends.
- The club has stated Henry is joining for a tryout and they plan to sign another player.
- Henry previously played for Baskonia, averaging 9.9 points and 6.2 assists in the 2022/23 season.
American basketball player Pierria Henry arrived in Israel on Sunday and is currently undergoing medical examinations with Maccabi Tel Aviv ahead of joining the team's training sessions. Henry, who previously played for Baskonia, was suspended by FIBA in 2023 for four years after using a fake urine sample during a drug test. He will be eligible to return to competitive play on January 13, 2027, but FIBA rules permit him to join team practices two months prior to the end of his suspension. Therefore, Henry can begin training with Maccabi starting this Friday, November 13. The club stated that Henry is joining for a tryout and that they intend to sign another player soon. In his final season with Baskonia in 2022/23, Henry averaged 9.9 points and 6.2 assists per game.
