Scoot Henderson

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.

Scoot Henderson
No. 0 – NBA G League Ignite
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2004-02-03) February 3, 2004
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarlton J. Kell
(Marietta, Georgia)
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentNBA G League Ignite

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:   247Sports:    ESPN:   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] He recorded 31 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals against the Santa Cruz Warriors in just his second pro game.[8]

    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.
    8. "Scoot Henderson: Explodes for game-high 31 points". CBS Sports. November 27, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
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