Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Scoot Henderson

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

Sterling "Scoot" Henderson is an American professional basketball player currently with the Portland Trail Blazers. A five-star recruit out of Carlton J. Kell High School, he bypassed college to join the NBA G League Ignite at age 17, becoming the youngest player in G League history. He captained the G League Next Up Game in his second season. Henderson was drafted 3rd overall in the 2023 NBA draft by Portland.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 2020: Career-high 49 points and game-winning shot

In February 2020, during his sophomore season, Scoot Henderson scored a then career-high 49 points and made the game-winning shot in a 92–91 overtime win over Miller Grove High School.

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

On January 22, 2021, Scoot Henderson scored 53 points in a 94–64 win against Osborne High School, breaking the program single-game and career scoring records.

May 21, 2021: Reclassified and joined 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 debut with eight points and six rebounds in a 115–103 win against the South Bay Lakers, becoming the youngest player in G League history at age 17.

February 2022: Rising Stars Challenge

In February 2022, Scoot Henderson competed in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend.

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 a pair of exhibition games against Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92, recording 28 points in the first game before suffering a bone bruise in the second.