2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- One of four returning scholarship players from last season's conference championship and NCAA Tournament team
- Switched from No. 1 to No. 2 this offseason
- Sophomore sharpshooter expected to challenge for minutes on the wing
- Versatile athlete makes good decisions with the ball in his hands
- Can guard multiple positions on the defensive end with mixture of size and athleticism
2025-26 (AS A FRESHMAN)
- Appeared in 28 games (one start), averaging 3.8 points in 13.8 minutes
- Averaged elevated numbers of 5.1 points on 34% shooting from three in conference action
- Scored in double figures four times, highlighted by a season-high 15 points vs. Quinnipiac (Feb. 13)
- Tallied 14 points on a season-best 4-7 from three at Canisius (Feb. 1)
BEFORE SIENA
- Starred for the previous two seasons at Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire where he amassed 1,168 points
- Rated the 53rd best player in the New England Class of 2025 by the New England Recruiting Report
- Earned Class AA All-NEPSAC honors as a senior after securing Honorable Mention acclaim as a junior
- Totaled 1,749 points for his high school career overall, while previously playing for his hometown Corning Painted Post – where he was both an All-State selection and All-Southern Tier Sports Report Newcomer of the Year – as well as La Lumiere School in Indiana
- Played AAU for the Albany City Rocks, where he shot 47% from three during his final summer while helping lead the squad to Peach Jam
PERSONAL
- Birthday is September 27
- Son of Andrey and Tammy Henderson
- Has a brother, Jalen
THE HENDERSON FILE
Nickname: Zay
X Handle: Zay_henderson2
Instagram Handle: zayhendersonn
Dream Job: NBA
What I like most about Siena University: It felt like home
What I like most about Siena Basketball: Great coaching staff and facilities
My biggest fans are: My mom, dad, and brother
The people I look up to the most (and why): My parents because they’ve made so many sacrifices for me
My hobby is: Playing video games
The best advice I ever received was: Always work hard and remain humble
Favorites
TV Show: Regular Show
App: Instagram
Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Animal: Lion
Car: Rolls Royce
Food: Steak
Ice cream flavor: Cookies and Cream
Color: Blue
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2025-26Freshman
F
6'6"
220 lbs
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2026-27Sophomore
G
6'6"
220 lbs
