Evaluation

Nike Regional Skills Academy-April 09: Sibling rivalries are often the extra push needed to take players to the next level. Amber Henson has the luxury of having a brother, John, who's a high school All-American and UNC-signee. Amber has instincts far beyond a high school sophomore. On several occasions, despite being the tallest player on the court, she used several effective ball fakes to finish in traffic. Henson also uses the rim as a deterrent to any shot-blocker in the area. She feels for the defender once she receives the ball in the post and can finish with either hand. While she's 6-3, she has a great stroke from the perimeter with a nice, high release.

Boo Williams-April 09: Orlando Comets forward Amber Henson is blessed with a long, athletic basketball body. To call her a stud may be an understatement because she does so many things so well. For a 6-3 sophomore, her movement is very fluid and balanced. The former Texan, turned Floridian has polished footwork and can score with either hand in the post, but she also has a nice touch on her jumper from 10-to-15 feet. An explosive leaper, Henson rebounds with two hands at and above the rim. She is a superb shot blocker because she understands how to time the block in the shot path and avoid body contact with the shooter.

Nike Regional Skills Academy-May 08: A strong fluid forward with skills to score the ball inside and out. Her athleticism coupled with her size, she's 6-foot-3, make her a high major prospect but what's scary is her skill set at such an early age. She has good footwork, strong pivots, sees the floor, plays under control. Her range extends comfortably to 16 feet and with her sound form that range is likely to extend. She has a large wingspan and can get off the ground well making her a dynamic rebounder. Definitely one of the gems in the 2011 class. She has been slowed some because of knee soreness related to her growth called Osgood Slaughters. It typical in teenagers and goes away with time.

Spring 08: Amber Henson was another incredible youngster. At 6-3 she has a strong build and great leaping ability, which she utilizes to be a very good rebounder. Offensively she has a midrange game and even a little fall-away turn-around jumper in the post. Her shot-blocking timing was also impressive.

Notes

Club Team: Orlando Comets

Also actively considering LSU and Stanford (Sept. 2, 2009).

Moved from Round Rock, Texas, to Tampa, Florida prior to her sophomore year. ... Nike Regional Skills Academy, 2008.

Her brother, John Henson, is the No. 3 ranked player in the 2009 class and committed to UNC.