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42 Jackson Henningfield

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-8
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Lake Mary, Fla.
  • Highschool Lyman

Biography

As a Scot
Member of the Dean’s List… Participates in SAAC… Public Works Intern for the City of Minneapolis.
 
2019-20
 Earned All-MIAC Second Team honors for the second year in a row… Started all 25 games for the Scots… Shot 47 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from the three-point line… Nearly averaged a double-double with 17.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per game… Added 36 assists and 25 blocks… Scored a season-high 35 points on 4-of-7 shooting from beyond the arch to help defeat Crown 92-85 on Nov. 21… Received MIAC Academic All-Conference honors.

2018-19
Earned All-MIAC Second Team honors… Named to the MIAC All-Academic team… Led the Scots in scoring while also ranking fourth in the MIAC, averaging 18.4 points per game… Had the second-highest field goal percentage (46.6%) and the highest three-point percentage (39.2%) on the team… Racked up 187 rebounds on the season, which ranked seventh in the MIAC… Was tied for fourth in the league in blocks, with a team-leading 29 on the season… Added 26 assists and eight steals on the year… Reached double figures in 23 of his 25 games played, including nine games with over 20 points, and two games with 30 points or more… Scored a season-high 32 points in the season-opener against North Central on Nov. 8, shooting 65.0% in the game… Had his other 30-point game against Augsburg on Jan. 21 where he also totaled 17 rebounds.  

2017-18
Named to the MIAC All-First Year Team after averaging 15.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game… Led all MIAC first year players in both categories… Ranked fifth in the MIAC in scoring and sixth in rebounding… Recorded five double-doubles and seven games with at least 20 points… Tallied a career-high 30 points to go with 11 rebounds in the season finale at Augsburg Feb. 17… Had 25 points in a win at Saint Mary’s Jan. 13… Grabbed a season-best 13 rebounds at St. Thomas Jan. 31… Blocked five shots and had 20 points and 10 boards against Augsburg Jan. 20… Also made four threes en route to 26 points at Saint John’s Jan. 17.

Before Mac
Named to the Coaches Poll All-State team as a senior at Lyman High School… Also made the All-Academic team… A member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I decided to attend Macalester for its unique opportunity to challenge myself academically and athletically. With its academic rigor and established athletics, I saw Macalester as the best chance for me to grow as a student, an athlete, and as a person. Also, Macalester has a great campus, and its location within the Twin Cities makes it an ideal location for business opportunities and great local experiences.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
Macalester has given me the opportunity to challenge myself on the court and in the classroom, and it's a great honor to be able to pursue a degree at one of the most prestigious institutions in the country.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
Being a student-athlete at Macalester has helped me understand the values of hard work, teamwork, and time management. It has been an amazing opportunity to represent Macalester College as a student-athlete and can't wait for what these next two years bring for myself, my teammates, and the college.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
My experience as a student-athlete at Macalester has taught me the ideals of collaboration, time management, and perseverance. Being involved in athletics for four years has been a blessing, and it's one of the greatest experiences I will ever have.
 
 
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Jackson Henningfield with Dr. Serdar Yalcin, Assistant Professor of Art History.

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Historical Player Information

  • 42

    2017-18First Year

    Forward
    6'8"
    42
  • 42

    2018-19Sophomore

    Forward
    6'8"
    42
  • 42

    2019-20Junior

    Forward
    6'8"
    42
  • 42

    2020-21Senior

    Forward
    6'8"
    42