Taliyah Henderson

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

2025-26 (Regular Season): Played in 29 games off the bench ... Scored a career-high 13 points three times, including twice in ACC play against Louisville and SMU ... Five total games in double-figure scoring ... 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 4.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.7 assists per game while shooting 57.6% from the floor.

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.