TaNya Henson
TaNya Henson
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Expert Analysis
Charles Foster | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
TaNya excels in transition, running the lanes with purpose and consistently finding the soft spots in the defense. Whether finishing near the rim or pulling up in the mid-range, she shows comfort and efficiency in those areas.
With her college-level size, she’s also able to secure rebounds and immediately push the break herself, showing control and confidence with the ball in the open floor. That combination of size, mobility, and skill makes her a tough matchup in transition and a valuable two-way presence.
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Read EvaluationBrittany Magee | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Henson anchors the interior with elite rim protection and rebounding presence. She makes it difficult for opponents to establish position inside, consistently fronting and denying in the post. On the glass, she secures rebounds and converts second-chance opportunities with putbacks.
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Read EvaluationBrittany Magee | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Henson anchors the paint with elite rim protection and rebounding ability. Her triple-double performance with 11 blocks highlights her defensive dominance. She alters shots consistently and limits second-chance opportunities for opponents. Offensively, she finishes efficiently and runs the floor well. Henson’s presence makes her one of the top interior defenders in Class 5.
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Read EvaluationBrittany Magee | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Henson, a 1st Team All-Region selection, anchors Menchville’s interior with size and defensive presence. In the 88-37 state semifinal win over Glen Allen, she recorded 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 blocks. In the state quarterfinal against Deep Creek, Henson added 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks. The 6’2″ post continues to alter shots and control the paint, highlighted earlier in the postseason by a triple-double performance with 12 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 blocks in the regional semifinals.
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Skill Set
A true post player. Henson brings a strong interior game built on physicality and instincts. She scores efficiently around the basket, gathers rebounds that either extend possessions or end them. Henson serves as a rim protector who alters shots in the paint. Deceptively strong, Henson has the ability to control stretches of the game defensively. Her presence in the lane often forces opposing teams to settle for perimeter shots rather than challenge her at the rim, making her a major defensive anchor.
Projection
With her Division I size and developing skill set, Henson projects as a high-impact interior player capable of dominating games down the stretch. As she continues to refine her offensive touch and expand her overall game. It is expected for her to become an even more difficult matchup and a centerpiece in the frontcourt her senior season.
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Read EvaluationBrittany Magee | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
In Menchville’s 74-47 state quarterfinal win over Deep Creek, Henson finished with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks. The 6’2″ post is a true defensive anchor, highlighted by a triple-double in the regional semifinals with 12 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 blocks. She consistently alters shots, protects the rim, and limits second-chance opportunities. Offensively, Henson runs the floor well and finishes smoothly around the basket, bringing Division I size and impact to the paint.
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Read EvaluationBrittany Magee | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Henson delivered a triple-double in the regional semifinals with 12 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 blocks. A true defensive anchor, she alters shots and eliminates second-chance opportunities. Offensively, she finishes smoothly around the rim and runs the floor effectively. With Division I size and production, she commands attention inside.
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Read EvaluationJon Orr | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
While often mentioned alongside standout teammate
Maddie Leach
Maddie
Leach
5'9" | CG
Menchville | 2026
State
VA
. Henson is carving out her own identity and doing so in dominant fashion. The Class of 2027 center delivered a statement performance against Maury. Her statline read, 12 points, 17 rebounds, and an eye-opening 11 blocks. Seizing the opportunity to showcase her ability to completely alter a game defensively.
A true defensive anchor, Henson operates like a human eraser around the rim. Eliminating second-chance opportunities and deterring drives before they even develop. Her length, timing, and presence change offensive decision-making on every possession.
Offensively, she pairs Division I size with a developing skill set. Smooth finishing around the basket, touch with both hands, and the strength to absorb contact make her a reliable interior scoring option.
With her physical tools and production already translating to winning impact. Henson is not just a complementary piece she is a prospect who should command serious Division I attention moving forward.
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