When the lights are normally off in most gyms, you can find Rodney Henderson III somewhere working on his craft as he pursues excellence on the basketball court.
Henderson has practically lived in the gym since first grade. After all, his header photo on X is of him at center court laying down with a basketball under his head with the lights turned off in the gym.
The 6-foot-1 Tyner High School senior, who is ranked as the No. 3 point guard in the state by Prep Hoops, learned at a young age from his father to not settle or waste his talents.
“I was taught to take pride in everything I do. My pops explained to me at an early age to not cheat my fans,” said Henderson, whose father was a Best of Preps and all-state basketball standout for Howard (Class of 2004). “I fell in love with the game and really take pride every time I step on the court.”