Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Scoot Henderson

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Scoot Henderson made an impact.

Sterling "Scoot" Henderson is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. A five-star recruit out of Carlton J. Kell High School, he opted to join the NBA G League Ignite at 17, becoming the youngest player in G League history. He showcased his talent over two seasons, even being named a captain in the G League Next Up Game. Henderson's performance led to him being drafted 3rd overall by the Trail Blazers in the 2023 NBA draft.

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February 2020: Career-high 49 points in state tournament

In February 2020, during his sophomore season, Scoot Henderson scored a career-high 49 points and made the game-winning shot in an overtime win over Miller Grove High School.

January 22, 2021: Scored 53 points against Osborne High School

On January 22, 2021, as a junior, Scoot Henderson scored 53 points in a win against Osborne High School, breaking program single-game and career scoring records.

May 21, 2021: Joined the NBA G League Ignite

On May 21, 2021, Scoot Henderson announced that he would reclassify to the 2021 class and join the NBA G League Ignite, declining offers from Auburn and Georgia.

November 17, 2021: G League debut

On November 17, 2021, Scoot Henderson made his G League debut with the NBA G League Ignite, scoring eight points and six rebounds in a win against the South Bay Lakers, becoming the youngest player in G League history.

February 2022: Rising Stars Challenge

In February 2022, Scoot Henderson competed in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend as one of four NBA G League Ignite players.

June 15, 2022: Endorsement deal with Puma

On June 15, 2022, Scoot Henderson signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Puma.

October 2022: Exhibition games against Victor Wembanyama

In October 2022, Scoot Henderson represented the Ignite in exhibition games against Victor Wembanyama, recording 28 points in the first game, but left the second game after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee.

January 10, 2023: Scored 27 points against Capitanes de la Ciudad de México

On January 10, 2023, Scoot Henderson scored 27 points in a win against Capitanes de la Ciudad de México.

2023: Acted in Shooting Stars

In 2023, Scoot Henderson starred in the movie Shooting Stars, portraying Romeo Travis.

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2023: Drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers

In 2023, Scoot Henderson was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA as the 3rd overall pick.

2023: NBA Debut

In 2023, Scoot Henderson was drafted into the NBA and during the Blazers' media day, Henderson debuted his first signature shoe.

2024: NBA Season 2024-2025

During the 2024-2025 NBA season, Scoot Henderson played 66 games (10 starts) for Portland, averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

January 14, 2025: Career-high 39 points

On January 14, 2025, Scoot Henderson put up a new career-high 39 points along with six assists in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

April 22, 2026: Playoff Debut

On April 22, 2026, Scoot Henderson scored a game-high 31 points in a game-two win against the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, becoming the youngest Trail Blazer to score at least 30 points in a playoff game.