OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In an empty gym on a small college campus abandoned for spring break, one of the NBA’s top future prospects is receiving shooting guidance from coaches on Stephen Curry’s coaching staff.
Scoot Henderson goes through some of the same drills as the Golden State star himself—one-foot free throws, catches and shots from around the perimeter, two-legged dribbles, and then let him fly off the top of the 3-point arc.
Across the field in the Laney College arena is Henderson’s younger sister, Moochie, who has committed to play guard at Georgia State.
The Hendersons, teens and the youngest of seven children, receive a unique opportunity to partner with Curry, SC30 Inc. , for support and guidance as the family develops their brand – on and off the field.
“Just getting that early training and early knowledge from Steve mentoring me and the people around him, it’s a blessing,” said Scott Henderson. “I just turned 19, just having this knowledge so early, it’s really amazing.”
Cary Henderson is helping build his business model and will lend his resources to the rising star and his family as they take the base to the next level. He finished high school over a year and a half early to play two seasons in the G League Ignite and has established himself as a top three draft pick.
Curry’s post includes opening up his network to hook up Henderson with shooting coaches, the two-time MVP strength and conditioning team and others ahead of next month’s NBA draft.
They spent some time getting to know each other in late March, when Scoot and Moochie went on a training session with Curry’s coaches on a morning at Laney College.
What draws Curry’s talent behind Henderson, which makes him one of the most athletic point guards in the class of 2023, is the commitment to the community he demonstrated at his home in Marietta, Georgia.
“They developed a view about the blessings of basketball and the doors that opened and the platform you got on. All the resources you can access can lead,” said Curry, whose Warriors were eliminated Friday by the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. to a sense of purpose outside of just putting the ball in the basket.” They’re obviously wise beyond their years on that front and they understand you can do both.”
Henderson is grateful that he can count on Carrie, who works out of court with children and helping the less fortunate including eating him. learn. He plays. The foundation focused on fighting child hunger, supporting education and providing safe places for children to be active.
Five years ago, Henderson’s parents, Chris and Crystal, opened a store Gym called Next Play 360 Close to their home to provide an inclusive space with a focus on academics, athletics, leadership and community outreach.
Henderson has helped himself plan holiday gifts and food drives — helping 75 families last year with the next goal being 360, then 3,600 and eventually 36,000 — among other projects, and he hopes to keep doing more.
The Henderson family partners with schools in Cobb County to identify those in need.
“Helping my community struggle,” said Henderson, “that’s always been the vision.” “If I was going up, my family was going up with me. That was the vision for all my siblings.
Moochie also benefits from having access to Curry’s team of experts, admitting, “Being a 17-year-old coming out here and having that experience is really important.”
Henderson realizes how lucky they are to get a head start thanks to Curry’s resources.
“It’s almost unrealistic, in fact, Steve Curry is probably my favorite player in the world,” said Chris, who recently coached Moochie’s team to a state title. They take advantage of it but I take advantage of it too. It is a blessing for my children just to be a part of it.”
They bonded through Curry’s connections with members of Henderson’s agency, UNLTD Sports Group, who thought the two might make a great partner given their shared commitment to balancing basketball and philanthropy.
“To be a support system for that and how that will evolve over time, that’s the exciting part and it re-energizes another energy of what we’re doing because you understand – I’m the old man – the next generation is about that life as Carey said,
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