The Infamous Star of Mississippi Basketball in Iraq: ROAM

Marshall Henderson had one of the most infamous runs in NCAA Basketball history, dominating the SEC with his three point shot at Ole Miss (while also running into trouble with coaches/opposing fans/the law/etc.)
Then he went undrafted, and fizzled out of the NBA's D-League. Now he's in the massive and convoluted international basketball pipeline, playing wherever he can. His latest stop: Naft Al-Janoob of the Iraqi Division I Basketball League in Basra, scene to some of the most vicious battles of the Iraqi War and a city that continues to experience its share of violence.
In the inaugural episode of our new series ROAM, we spent time with Marshall as he gets acclimated to his new surroundings.
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[@smenigat]

"My boy Marcelle got MVP... They gave him a vacuum cleaner." I died laughing 😂

[@louiswilliams984]

SMenigat LMAOOOOOO!!!!! 🤣😂😭

[@ASimpleHeroinUser]

SMenigat full of gold

[@tyroneshoemaker5264]

You would think a vacuum cleaner would go to the player that sucked the most.

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

@@tyroneshoemaker5264 LoL.

[@collinmartin2167]

What a fucked up gift for sure

[@brianenwude5722]

ya'll should do a series called 'Ballers Abroad'. I would watch every episode like 100 times!!!

[@TheBubbawill]

hell yea that would be awesome

[@Runslikeian]

Amen to that

[@buckfuttler2877]

or Broad Ballers. wait thats prob on porn hub....

[@Tony-PNess]

Faxx

[@CSLucasEpic]

In Argentina in the 70s there was a team G.E.L.P. that hired three US players, and managed to win back to back tournaments in an era dominated by another big team of Argentina, Obras Sanitarias. One of them, Clarence Metcalfe, is still considered as the best foreigner player ever to play in the Argentinean Basketball league. He was a point guard during a time that foreign players in the Argentine league were usually Centers. www.eldia.com/nota/2019-12-26-4-53-4-a-40-anos-de-un-bicampeon-sensacional-deportes

[@KaleLikesWaffles]

For those curious, as of 2022 he’s a graduate manager back at Ole Miss

[@captainclutch4142]

I will be taking my talents to iraq - LeBron James

[@7aider11hassn2]

@TowwerN3 no

[@AidinAssef]

wogjuan day

[@a.alzubaidi2461]

TowwerN3 Nope قرار means decision

[@MMcGuire5]

Great case study on why college players should get paid or at least be able to make money off their money. Henderson literally sold out arenas everywhere he went...I saw him play once and I'll never forget it. Shot the lights out.

[@justblaze3417]

+BucSappy In terms of revenue earned vs what their athletes cost them, the NCAA has to be the most exploitative business in the country. It's absurd that they've been able to get away with that business model for so long.

[@nativealaska]

he was on a full scholarship im sure thats the same as being paid ole miss isnt cheap

[@justblaze3417]

freshprinceofbellaire The cost of a full scholarship is not even in the same ballpark as the revenue he brought in for the school.

[@BluTrevFIFA]

+BucSappy "Henderson literally sold out arenas everywhere he went" This is such bullshit. Most of the games Ole Miss played his senior year were not sold out. No one outside of Ole Miss gave two shits about Henderson other than for his antics on and off the court. He was an overrated player who had a handful of really good games but ultimately shot below average percentages and wasn't even the best player on his team. The cost of the scholarship along with the free coaching, individual training, and publicity to pro-scouts is priceless and most people could only dream of receiving such benefits. If college players were paid it would destroy the college game completely as only the top schools could afford to pay a full team of players along with the coaches, travel fees, etc.

[@MMcGuire5]

+test I was at the WKU vs Ole Miss game in KY. Henderson sold tickets fans there told me they hadn't seen a sell out in years. Not to mention ESPN used his image and name to promote games for ratings

[@MichaelB277]

The music makes it seem more sad than it really is. He doesn't seem too bothered.

[@marcinna8553]

I am a little surprised these guys are not more interested in exploring the country they are playing in. To me this would be a rare opportunity to see another kind of world. A basketball career is short-lived, but the opportunity to travel around the world and see foreign cultures when you are young is priceless.

[@JoeMama-nx8pd]

The only thing they'd see while exploring is a RPG

[@KarateStanceConor]

Anyone else feel depressed after watching this video.

[@HouseOfHuelle]

Lol this was kinda sad

[@CanadaCajanek21]

+frank datank No. He was a total tool in college, so he's ended up where he deserved.

[@HouseOfHuelle]

Joey Parayko you must be an Auburn fan

[@CanadaCajanek21]

MfDillaDoom Iowa.......so, pretty neutral....

[@pats4lifebb]

+Joey Parayko iowa fans have big cocks

[@MemphisRecordingService]

UPDATE: Marshall Henderson is currently a Free Agent, he last played for the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League

[@kromezer28]

Can't hate. Dude is doing what he loves and getting paid, that's all that matters..

[@Lamilton82828]

kromezer28 not getting paid

[@WoodburyWrestling]

@@Lamilton82828 Literally showed him getting paid in the video.

[@Lamilton82828]

D F I withdraw my comment aha.

[@johnjacob3160]

Lol you can definitely hate. This is pathetic

[@johnjacob3160]

D F nah its pathetic

[@andrewwell1855]

What a life. wow! at least he is doing what he loves

[@buckfuttler2877]

and for around ten gs a month too. not a bad living...

[@jakewenczkowski1056]

He trash haha

[@zackydable]

@@jakewenczkowski1056 ok Jake

[@johnjacob3160]

Lol except he lives in fucking iraq

[@knoxwilliams630]

Update: Marshall returned to Ole miss and is currently a assistant coach on the basketball team.

[@moleskinekatarsis]

Thanks man!

[@cgjohnst45]

That’s someone who truly understands hard work and has such an admirable dedication to his craft.

[@PFlaw317]

Life a pro baller on overseas, seen lots of docs in Europe, typical Asian leagues, but not the Middle East, very interesting

[@jayoheke]

This is a great series, really eye opening for people that think playing overseas is easy. Can't wait for another episode, keep up the amazing content guys!

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

I'm guessing whichever team loses has to do suicide drills...

[@CrazyKonaKai]

W

[@jaybet9069]

W!!!!

[@crtsbrown3]

+Cameron J Funniest shit I've seen all day

[@superkid12345]

+Cameron J haha

[@apt62]

+Cameron J middle eastern players are very explosive.

[@hajime3570]

100k to play in Iraq. I'd do it. 9k a month in Qatar, heck yeah

[@hknavtho]

Hajime sign me up right now lol people in comments acting like he isn't getting paid to play a game

[@tylaititi6084]

He’s not making 100K USD

[@tylaititi6084]

Patrick Builds It he said that it was 100K in Rial .

[@Idontwannahandl]

@@patrickbuildsit it's not dinars... He never said that

[@pedromaziluprata6712]

he said they are paying much more than europe ..so its for sure 9k a month USD

[@marcuswatson4910]

This guy probably never expected to be in another country growing up

[@trungasi]

Seems lonely as hell...I'm just going to work at UPS....

[@Hobomedic1]

+Anthony Oo Haha, fucking UPS. I work there too

[@evan8654]

@@Hobomedic1 me too

[@jameshouston8952]

😂

[@PerryCuda]

Didn't realize Ole Miss won the SEC in 2013.

[@Notcleverenough]

He started a whole meme bro, then they shipped him to Iraq

[@bradleybalsters6070]

This happened like a year ago. Why is the video just now coming out?

[@fundifferent1]

So you think they just film everything in one shoot then upload it to youtube without editing?

[@overgroundTV]

Would have been nice to show him making a fucking shot. You know he didn't go scoreless the whole time the crew was filming.

[@thewiezman]

Get to Asia dude At least it's a fun time there

[@nathanghion9213]

+thewiezman you know iraq is in asia right

[@Gio_and_meoln]

+thewiezman get a fucking geography book man

[@thewiezman]

+E Martinez Iraq is Asia in the same sense Central America is America It doesn't count

[@Gio_and_meoln]

thewiezman lmao what the fuck

[@Gio_and_meoln]

thewiezman you basically said go to North America thats where all the fun is to a guy who plays in Mexico do you get it now? x)

[@christerranaldo906]

2:08 coming to a war country or whatever this guy LMAO

[@qtkeyah]

"That stuff excites me" lol

[@matthewwelsh294]

@@qtkeyah He was known to be a bad boy 😉

[@frich330]

I played in Kosovo. Similar looking place. Very depressing place to be for sure. God I hated it when I was there. But I thank god for the opportunity to experience how others live and im so appreciative of the good the bad and the ugly. It’s what made me who I am.

[@JohnSmith-pv5wj]

I can't believe this man said it's not that dangerous in Iraq....

[@RiversHellfire]

I'm originally from iraq and I can tell you that a lot of times the media exaggerates the situation in Iraq but in reality the day to day life is quiet

[@smandin1]

It's not.

[@jasonbracewell6279]

I have a couple of friends from Iraq and they never indicated it was that bad. Obviously not amazing or 1st world but certianly not hell on earth.

[@joeyjoe8507]

im a canadian living in iraq, and it isnt anywhere near how these videos make it seem

[@Ma1q444]

Crazy how this man literally blew ole miss up and didn’t get paid a dime for it

[@MrFriks]

And now he plays in Pavia (italy) in minors series, Fourth italian division.

[@bigdawg1586]

MrFriks better than Iraq

[@3SoccerPlayer3]

Hope he is winning the Fourth division Italian championships. Because if you can't win championships what's the point of playing. Am I right?

[@stuff2z]

8:14 naw dawg you can’t tell me those dudes werent a little sus 😂😂

[@demainmyhlem5930]

only sus in western countries

[@mrboss1385]

This video only showed him missing and his team sucking lol

[@AsherPriddy]

Man I've always like Marshall. Seems like a good dude.

[@Johnnynomadic]

They even have a Blake Griffin lookalike 😳

[@rtorontonion7191]

He knew he fucked up.

[@Jacob32905]

Christ, my local REC league hoops harder than those dudes .

[@Eric-nq5ms]

Damn I thought he was gonna play Lebanon James here :/

[@gambitwilson8623]

I'm I the only person think "Kylo-Ren?"

[@hunternoble2997]

“South Oil Club” lol

[@Darren.G]

These episodes are always interesting. I just wished they ran a little longer....6 minutes felt a little short for where it was going.

[@franciscof1898]

Holy shit this guy needs a better agent. Go play in the Philippines. Atleast there you won't get killed and it's a fun place to party.

[@bigdawg1586]

What are you saying, the Philippines is not a safe place to be. And parties? I swear to god you guys are a joke.

[@franciscof1898]

+21 RB have you ever been to the Philippines? Obviously not coz a loser such as yourself could never even afford the plane ticket. Get a job, go, and you can thank me later

[@bigdawg1586]

+Francisco F Yeah actually I lived there, and the town where my younger brother was born, members of Abu sayaf would kill some of the villagers. And how am I a loser, I have a scholarship to play American football for college. And yes I can afford a ticket there. Frat parties here in Usc are way more lit than fucking karaoke night at the bar. And bro, you're just salty because your wife left you for a white guy.

[@bigdawg1586]

+Francisco F and damn dude, you Filipinos get butthurt over the smallest things. And don't say that Philippines is good at ball when 90% of your population can't grow over 6 feet tall.

[@franciscof1898]

+21 RB oh fuck off you liar. You went from some far flung Abu Sayaff controlled village in Mindanao to a Football player? Lol. You must be the first Pinoy to do so. Did you learn how to play football using a coconut? Sorry, I'm a Spaniard. I take the women and your a sad little liar.

[@anthonyriche552]

IDK, I like Marshall and I know it wasn't the best of situations but you gotta act and carry yourself like a professional and other situations will come. It seems like he was there just for the money but you gotta compete and give it your all wherever you are if you're a professional athlete.

[@gregoryjeannot509]

a vacuum cleaner that's life

[@guanaco103]

Lol I was just thinking about this dude a couple weeks ago, guy has so much heart when he played

[@eliseerickson5994]

ngl this seems like a cool life. traveling the world and playing your favorite game in different countries, plus getting paid some nice cash afterward

[@adnan2030]

So appreciation towards the country. I hate when people always complain like relax. I live in US and there are many things I can complain about but overall it is a Great country

[@mylesanderson1445]

Wish this dude the best of luck.

[@alexanderjackson9302]

I did this shit in Kuwait.. I was so ready to leave . They pay well but not worth my youth and living life..

[@liamthegodplaysgaming9691]

Alexander Jackson how did you end up in Kuwait

[@alexanderjackson9302]

@@liamthegodplaysgaming9691 after college I played in Germany for 2 years then got offered by a sports club in kuwait to play. One of the scouts works for a promotion company that is also in both countries

[@liamthegodplaysgaming9691]

Alexander Jackson so where are u now?

[@domais68]

I love basketball but not this much.

[@pedromaziluprata6712]

then you do not love basketball

[@trashcanman3243]

Pedro Mazilu Prata no he just wouldn’t move halfway across the world with a bunch of strangers that speak a different language to play

[@trashcanman3243]

Mr. POPO o agree

[@exlpod]

I'd do it. No hesitation

[@trashcanman3243]

picoloas cage yeah right

[@johnmckinney7390]

As an ole miss fan Shame he fizzled out in nba but at least he's still playing

[@rivahkillah]

You know LaMelo will be playing here soon enough

[@joaquingrande371]

If u actually though lámelo wasn’t an NBA talent, u should stop watching ball

[@johnwayne6654]

"Dangerous or not dangerous, I try to keep it just a hookah" - Marshall Henderson

[@eliteduo2320]

I wish he made the NBA because I live where ole Miss is

[@SJM6791]

I can’t get over his hair. It’s like he starts with an “Even Steven” and lets it grow out for 3-4 months.

[@joeybandy2260]

It’s towards end of season I’d say what happen I dunno too many places I’d Trust get haircut there

[@martinkim5650]

My favorite video on KZbin ever

[@PhillyFly1039]

That looks like an awful time man... really does. I feel bad for the dude a little bit.

[@moluther2826]

Ikr, one Westerner having to experience what millions of Middle Easterners experience... What a tragedy

[@_penguins9916]

I’ve watched NBL Canada games and I know there barely get paid but your in Canada.

[@moneybagz422]

reminds me of wild bill from the green mile

[@DR-fk2iu]

9:04 "Shut up and dribble!"

[@fundifferent1]

LOL!

[@asd8459]

3:26 now that's some impressive manspreading bruh!

[@karsonwilliams6331]

2k19 ripped thier story off this guy😧 and gave us the good version, dudes makin bank but still taking the risk of bombs and shit. Keep going

[@JC_COMICSANDCOLLECTIBLES]

I went to HS with Marshall... Hurst, TX.

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

Did you play with him?

[@JC_COMICSANDCOLLECTIBLES]

@@sacramentokingswillrise7525 Yes I did.. but I was Older.

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

@@JC_COMICSANDCOLLECTIBLES Were you a Starter?

[@JC_COMICSANDCOLLECTIBLES]

Yes but I graduated in 07.

[@yanceyodom9670]

my boy marshall

[@datzitteezy]

I remember this kid too. He was good but I new he wasn't gonna go to the nba.

[@joeybandy2260]

He had off court issues too why not in top Europe league or china either

[@anaheimswillyg2238]

After Giannis’ MVP win he got a Hoover

[@nicholaschristensen2132]

Wth, Did the commercial repeat itself two times before playing the video itself?

[@ragethevictorious3060]

There were 0 fans at the game in Iraq.... that's crazy

[@greenlion6544]

The level of competition in the g-league can sometimes be... sub-par, to put it mildly. In Europe it’s much better. In Iraq? Oh boy.

[@a-bod2643]

bahrain qatar uae oman kuwait egypt morocco all these highly developed midlle eastern countries with a huge basketball fanbase and good pay

[@MikedaddyO]

"What's his name?" "Fuck off"

[@kokewolfxo9710]

Dude seems like a real genius

[@princetondropout]

Lmao could they show Marshall scoring a basket at least?

[@Music-mi5gg]

Yo at least the food looks top notch.

[@poogawoog]

0:53 Clearly this is John Stewart's long lost brother or cousin.

[@ballinboxer3676]

Wasn't much of a player even back in college tho. Shot 10+ 3s per game on about 34%. Terrible.

[@EncourageSquirt]

If he played baseball, that'd be hall of fame numbers.

[@drewbrew6187]

34 percent from 3 is far from terrible...

[@BigBadMarketer]

those are good numbers, larry bird was at 38% I believe and stephen curry 43%

[@Blockgaming22]

BallinBoxer you go play in college and then tell us you percent

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

@@Blockgaming22 Why does that matter?

[@reelmi7684]

The whole thing feels like a snl sketch...

[@ssubhan9003]

Iraqi Jon Stewart at 0:54

[@whiteboikev]

he doesn't start?

[@dukeguo5776]

My boy Marshall doing some work.

[@c9705]

My man with his Carlton hat on I see you!!

[@dariadoo1]

Bruh, I’m suddenly feeling slightly bummed out!

[@MLFlagg]

This was a 45 day season, whatever he got paid I’m sure it’s good for 45 days

[@CSLucasEpic]

About the car bomb thing. Those are pretty common in Baghdad. It is a concern of course, people are as concerned about that as people in the USA are concerned about School Shootings. And they are doing as much as they can to stop those in the same way tht people in the USA are trying to do something to stop School Shootings.

[@jas1511]

Get your numbers up and move on to a better situation in Europe.

[@armin38822]

+jas1511 the problem is that european clubs run the club for the money and there isn't good money in european basketball but in middle east the clubs are ren just for fun and the money comes from oil companies so the league is much worse but the money is better.

[@PureFact]

armin38822 do you even follow european basketball?

[@louiswilliams984]

Some of the European nations are in financial crisis. It’s not uncommon to go over there and *not* get paid.

[@acetate909]

He stated in the video that he makes more in the middle east than he would in Europe.

[@jon-unicorn-doxxer]

because he only play on smaller leagues/minor on Europe...No Euro Top leagues like ACB Liga or Serie A or Greek League wants to hire him...

[@donluchitti]

Marshall will fly home today...... and then he caught a transfer in Brussels O.o

[@gtr9674]

God bless my iraq land from syria🇸🇾🇮🇶🙏🏻✊

[@100grandwhoking]

my boy Marshall what up bro see you soon

[@Solo-Road]

Shot a "mind blowing" 36% FG's in his college career.

[@scottiestorch852]

This what AJ from the office has been up to since Holly left him huh

[@hmoobmeeka]

Basra is in southern iraq, not too far from the Kuwaiti border. Its safer there than Baghdad or mosul

[@liquidpersuasion]

3:27 that dude may be the only black ginger in the world

[@muhammadalirawjee4589]

liquidpersuasion Blake griffin...

[@topspinaurelius]

he is not drafted not due to his behavior but the fact he just not good enough, it is plain to see, he cant even dominate these local Iraq boys

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

He was too undersized to play shooting guard. He was also on drugs.

[@ARRROWLAKES85]

He is still the best Native American hooper, we natives would rather travel reservation to reservation winning either pendleton jackets or cash....sometimes both lol

[@gvi341984]

$27461 tax free? Are you kidding me for only 45 days of playing? Not NBA salary but sure beats D league shitty wages after taxes.

[@shiftymcfifty]

at the thumbnail the red head looked like lebrons dad

[@Eric-nq5ms]

lmaoooo get this bootleg Keanu reeves outta here boi

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

For the league is it shown on tv there because the people in the stands dont seem like enough to fund it.

[@zackydable]

They have a 2 American rule😂😂

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

Every League has a Limit of How Many Americans a Team could have.

[@jbill7808]

he can shoot

[@jamesw7609]

There is like 8 people in the place, how do they have money to pay these guys?

[@kimmiecole5273]

name of the team is south oil. im assuming theyve got oil tycoons as owners

[@jamesw7609]

Heh, True

[@rgsxyz1105]

I noticed that.....not many fans......or not many people want to venture out to watch the game. Maybe it's a TV thing.

[@albertlee2462]

do one on taylor king

[@snippyduda]

He was a stud lol smaller k love

[@budnino8752]

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