Scoot Henderson is a 19-year-old American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for Carlton J. Kell High School in his hometown of Marietta, Georgia, where he was a five-star recruit. At age 17, Henderson signed with the Ignite after graduating early from high school and became the youngest player in G League history. In his second season, he was selected as a captain of the G League Next Up Game. Henderson was drafted as the 3rd pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Blazers.
Age: 19 (born February 3, 2004)
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
Career Net Worth: $2-3 million
Endorsements: PUMA
Other Info:
- Henderson was born in Marietta, Georgia to Chris and Crystal Henderson. His father is a coach and trainer, and his mother is a healthcare administrator.
- He is the second youngest of seven siblings, including three sisters who played NCAA Division I basketball.
- Henderson was a five-star recruit out of high school and was ranked as the No. 1 point guard in the class of 2023 by 247Sports.
- He signed a two-year, $1 million contract with the NBA G League Ignite in 2021.
- In his rookie season with the Ignite, Henderson averaged 14.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
- He was selected as a captain of the G League Next Up Game in 2023.
- Henderson was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 3rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
Henderson is a talented young player with a bright future ahead of him. He is a gifted scorer and passer, and he has the potential to be a star in the NBA.