History of Scoot Henderson in Timeline

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 3, 2004: Birth of Scoot Henderson

On February 3, 2004, Sterling "Scoot" Henderson was born.

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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.