Latest Purdue women's basketball transfer already has a Hoosier State connection
Former UNC Wilmington guard Taylor Henderson confirmed she is transferring to Purdue on Thursday. She'll enter Purdue as an incoming junior after two seasons with UNC Wilmington. She redshirted in 2022-23 due to injury.
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Henderson's younger brother, Dontrae, plays defensive back for Indiana. Along with Dontrae, another younger brother Jacobie plays defensive back at Rutgers.
The Charlotte native Henderson averaged 14.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals during her sophomore year with UNC Wilmington.
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Purdue Boilermakers mascot Pete performs before a game against the High Point Panthers at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Mar 20, 2025.
Purdue women's basketball looks to weaponize the speed and tempo of Henderson. Her 5-foot-11 frame allows her to matchup defensively against bigger guards in the Big Ten Conference and helped the Seahawks go from five wins in 2023-24 to 14 wins in 2024-25.
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During her sophomore season, Henderson recorded four double-doubles and scored season highs of 18 points three times: against West Georgia Dec. 5, Longwood Dec. 29 and Monmouth on Jan. 18.
More: Purdue women's basketball signs former Arkansas guard, JUCO national champion
Henderson finished her final two seasons oh high school attending Winston Salem Christian, a boarding school.
Ethan Hanson is the sports reporter for the Journal & Courier in Lafayette. He can be reached at ehanson@jconline.com, on Twitter at EthanAHanson and Instagram at ethan_a_hanson
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