Scoot Henderson

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Scoot Henderson
No. 0 – NBA G League Ignite
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2004-02-03) February 3, 2004 (age 17)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarlton J. Kell
(Marietta, Georgia)
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentNBA G League Ignite

Sterling "Scoot" Henderson (born February 3, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class.

High school career[]

Henderson played basketball for Carlton J. Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia.[1] As a sophomore, he was named Class 5A Player of the Year after leading his team to the state semifinals.[2] He scored a career-high 49 points against Miller Grove High School.[3] As a junior, Henderson averaged 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game, helping his team reach the state title game. He earned Class 6A Player of the Year honors.[4]

Recruiting[]

Henderson was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the highest-ranked point guards in the 2022 class.[5] On May 21, 2021, he announced that he would reclassify to the 2021 class and join the NBA G League Ignite. He turned down college offers from Auburn and Georgia.[6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Scoot Henderson
PG 		Marietta, GA Carlton J. Kell (GA) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 181 lb (82 kg) — 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 92
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 13  247Sports: 10  ESPN: 7
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

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Professional career[]

On May 21, 2021, Henderson signed with the NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Grobeck, Joe (November 11, 2020). "Scoot Henderson is the Next Hoops Star from Georgia". FanBuzz. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Bednarowski, John (March 18, 2020). "Kell's Scoota Henderson recognized as Class AAAAA Player of the Year". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "Scoota Henderson, Male AOW". Marietta Daily Journal. February 20, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Green, Tom (May 21, 2021). "5-star Auburn basketball target Scoot Henderson joining NBA G-League". AL.com. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Roberts, Ben (April 12, 2021). "Is star recruit Scoota Henderson a Kentucky point guard option for next season?". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  6. ^ Abrams, Jonathan (May 21, 2021). "Scoot Henderson Has Options. He's Choosing G League Ignite". The New York Times. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  7. ^ "Five-Star Point Guard Scoot Henderson Signs With NBA G League Ignite". NBA G League. May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.

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