Jaden Henley

Jaden Henley
Personal information
Born (2004-04-24) April 24, 2004[1]
Baldwin Park, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolColony (Ontario, California)
College
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard

Jaden Henley (born April 24, 2004)[1] is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, DePaul Blue Demons, UNLV Runnin' Rebels and the Grand Canyon Antelopes.

Early life and high school

Henley attended Colony High School in Ontario, California, and averaged 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.4 assist and 2.5 steals per game as a senior. He committed to play college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers over San Diego State.[2][3]

College career

On November 7, 2022, Henley started in Minnesota's season-opening win over Western Michigan. On November 11, he dropped 16 points in a victory against St. Francis Brooklyn.[4] Henley played 31 games with 18 starts, averaging 5.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5]

Henley transferred to play for the DePaul Blue Demons.[6] In 2023-24, he averaged 8.6 points per game in 23 starts. After the season, Henley once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Henley transferred to play for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.[7] On February 25, 2025, he dropped 22 points in a win over San Jose State.[8] On February 28, he recorded a then-career-high 23 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a block in a win against rival Nevada.[9] Henley averaged 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game on the season, after which he again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

Henley transferred to play for the Grand Canyon Antelopes. On December 22, 2025, he notched a career-high 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a victory over IU Indy.[11] Henley averaged 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game on the season,[12] after which he declared for the 2026 NBA draft.[13]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Minnesota 311820.8.376.378.6332.21.3.8.25.3
2023–24 DePaul 322324.4.436.269.7552.71.3.9.28.6
2024–25 UNLV 282729.4.433.351.8644.21.81.6.112.5
2025–26 Grand Canyon 323231.4.466.268.7565.72.91.6.317.7
Career 12310026.4.438.307.7643.71.81.2.211.0

References

  1. 1 2 "Jaden Henley - 2026 NBA Draft Guide". The New York Times. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ Greder, Andy (13 April 2022). "Overlooked in California, late bloomer Jaden Henley joins Gophers". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Fuller, Marcus. "Gophers freshman Jaden Henley ready to play — and help Ben Johnson recruit". Star Tribune. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Fuller, Marcus. "Youth takeover: Gophers basketball freshmen embrace bigger roles in Ben Johnson's program". Star Tribune. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Greder, Andy (13 March 2023). "Gophers Jaden Henley, Treyton Thompson plan to transfer out". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Newhouse, Steve. "Jaden Henley attracted to what DePaul is building". WeAreDePaul. 247Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Jaden Henley To Join UNLV Men's Basketball Program". University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Fin, Callie. "'Far from perfect,' but Rebels hold on for win at San Jose State". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Grimala, Mike (28 February 2025). "Jaden Henley takes star turn as UNLV throttles UNR". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Rome, Nicholas. "LSU Basketball showing interest in elite scorer from UNLV in the transfer portal". Death Valley Voice. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Moses, Payne. "Jaden Henley scores career-high 29 as GCU extends win streak vs. IU Indy". Arizona Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Marvi, Robert. "2026 Lakers draft prospects: Jaden Henley". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Obert, Richard (29 May 2026). "Grand Canyon guard works with Warriors, other NBA teams before draft". AZ Central. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
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