NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State women's basketball head coach Jermaine Woods has announced the signing of TaNya Henson, a 6-2 forward from Menchville High School in Newport News, Va. Henson will join the Spartans for the 2027-28 season.
"We're excited to welcome TaNya to the Spartan Family," Woods said. "She's a 757 native, and she adds to the Hampton Roads talent we already have in our program. TaNya brings much-needed size at the four, and with the number of seniors we have, that's going to be important for us. She's a versatile forward who will fit right into our defensive scheme, and she's a very intelligent young woman. We're looking forward to coaching her and adding her to our group of athletic forwards."
Henson brings a decorated résumé and a winning pedigree to Norfolk State. As a junior, she was named Class 5 All-State second team, All-Region 5B first team and All-Tidewater third team. As a sophomore, she earned All-Region 5B first-team honors and All-Peninsula District second-team recognition.
A dominant presence in the paint, Henson has averaged a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds per game, along with three to four blocks per contest. Her career highs are 28 points, 20 rebounds and six blocks.
Henson has been a central piece of a Menchville program that has won four Peninsula District championships. The team also reached the Class 5 state championship game in 2025-26 and finished as state runner-up. She plays for head coach Adrian Webb.
"I chose NSU because it is more than just a college," Henson said. "It's a place where excellence is expected, culture is celebrated and basketball is an opportunity."
In the classroom, Henson has earned A/B Honor Roll recognition throughout high school. She plans to major in business and management at Norfolk State. Henson is the daughter of Latoya Henson.
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