William Henderson 6’8 176 pounds 2021 Boo Williams EYBL 16
William is in the midst of a growth spurt that has seen him add nearly 3” in the past five months and he isn’t done yet! The added length is a welcomed addition to his basketball profile that includes capable ball handling skills and shot making skills with three point range coupled with a good amount of athleticism and agility. William has been utilized often around the rim because of his length, good bounce and repeat jumping ability that makes him a very good rebounder and shot blocker with mobility to defend the paint and defend opposing small forwards out along the perimeter. His offensive game suggests a move to the wing as a potential big guard or small forward is likely as he continues to fill out and adjust to his added length. William can get to the rim with the dribble using basic crossovers coupled with rangy, determined strides and some slippery and shifty body movements as he slices through traffic with good quickness. He does a good job fighting through contact and as his body fills out he will no doubt enjoy more strong finishes and scoring ability finishing drives to the rim. He does a good job now in that regard. William has a nice stroke with range beyond the arc. His ability to extend the defense with the jumper creates matchup concerns as he is capable of beating bigger defenders off the bounce and has the length to shoot over many opposing guards or small forwards. William does a good job selling the jumper against hard closeouts and attacking with the dribble and has developed a capable middle game. Obviously his length in addition to his budding perimeter skills creates plenty of excitement. The fact that he is surrounded by good basketball people gives confidence he will continue his skill development and his success off the court and in the classroom where he sports a 3.6 GPA are a testament to his work ethic. All indications are William Henderson will continue to develop into a prospect worthy of attention in the 2021 class in Virginia. He should have a big summer and with the exposure that awaits on the EYBL Circuit should begin stockpiling interest from D1 and D2 college coaches.