Taliyah Henderson

Miami

Jan 15 (Thu)

7 PM

Position:
G
Height:
6-1
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Vail, Ariz.
High School:
Salpointe Catholic

2025-26 (Non-Conference): Appeared in all 12 non-conference games off the bench … Scored a career-high 13 points against UNCG … Tallied a career-best six rebounds against Charleston Southern … Dished out a career-high three assists at N.C. A&T … Earned a game-best four steals against Boston University … Averaged 5.4 points, 12.9 minutes, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game.

Before UNC: Graduate of Salpointe Catholic High School … Started in every game at the FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup in 2024, representing Canada … Averaged 9.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, as Canada earned a silver medal at the event … 2025 McDonald’s All-American Nominee.

More on Henderson: Daughter of Danica and Anthony … Mother played basketball at Idaho State, while father played football in Pocatello … Boasts eight state championship titles between basketball and track … Chose UNC because of its community and the coaches belief in her.