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From Houston to Duke: The Rise of Basketball Prodigy Shelton Henderson

March 3, 2025
Shelton Henderson once dreamed of becoming a chef before basketball took over; now he is a five-star Duke signee.

Chef dreams. Basketball reality. Shelton Henderson of Bellaire High School in Houston once imagined a culinary career. Then he grew to 6'6" and started averaging 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and four assists per game. The five-star power forward chose to stay local for high school development rather than transfer to a national program. His commitment to Duke caps a journey that traded the kitchen for the hardwood.