He began his athletic career at the young age of five by playing basketball for the local recreation center.

He played soccer, tennis, baseball and football on a competitive level where he was considered a standout on his respective teams.

[2] At Athens High he was a four-year starter on the varsity basketball team, where he was coached by his father, Venard Hendrix.

Hendrix is considered one of the most decorated prep basketball players in Alabama high school history.

Under Head Coach Mark Gottfried, Hendrix and the Crimson Tide experienced its share of highs and lows.

After an All-SEC performance in his junior season, Hendrix decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and opt for the 2008 NBA draft.

His rights were released by the Warriors on December 18, 2008, to create roster space for the return of Monta Ellis from injury.

[8] On November 14, 2008, the Golden State Warriors assigned Hendrix to play for their minor league affiliate the Bakersfield Jam.

Hendrix finished the game with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assist in 20 minutes of playing time.

[19] On March 9, 2016, he left Unicaja and signed a deal with his former team Maccabi Tel Aviv until the end of the 2016–17 season.