Sterling “Scoot” Henderson was born on February 3, 2004, and is an American professional basketball player for the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League.
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. He is widely projected to be a top-five pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
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, and was nicknamed “Scoot” or “Scoota” because of how he would scoot across the floor as a baby.
Henderson played basketball for Carlton J. Kell High School in Marietta. During his freshman season, he came off the bench and played alongside his brother, C. J., a senior on the team.
On June 15, 2022, Henderson signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Puma.
In 2022, Henderson applied for trademarks on his name and his motto, “Overly Determined to Dominate.” In the same year, he launched his own boys’ and girls’ Amateur Athletic Union programs.
Can Scoot Henderson get drafted?
Scoot Henderson is a second-year guard for the G League Ignite and has long been regarded as the best prospect in the 2023 draft behind Wembanyama.
Is Scoot Henderson in the NBA?
Scoot Henderson, a potential top-three pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has been shut down for the remainder of the G-League Ignite‘s 2022-23 season.
Henderson, 19, opted to play for the G-League Ignite this season, appearing in 19 games.