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No. 2 Recruit Demarcus Henry Commits To UNC

Demarcus Henry announced his commitment to UNC on Friday, giving the school its highest-ranked recruit since Cole Anthony in 2019. Henry is ranked No. 2 in the class of 2027. "Their vision for me fits exactly what I'm looking for,"…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:03 PM

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Demarcus Henry, ranked No. 2 in the class of 2027, has committed to UNC.
Henry represents UNC's highest-ranked recruit since Cole Anthony in 2019.
The commitment is head coach Michael Malone's first five-star high school recruit at UNC.

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Top basketball recruit Demarcus Henry has officially committed to the University of North Carolina. The 6-foot-7 forward, ranked No. 2 overall in the class of 2027, marks the program's highest-ranked recruit since Cole Anthony joined the Tar Heels in 2019.

Henry chose UNC to play under head coach Michael Malone, citing a shared winning mentality and Malone's NBA championship background. The commitment marks Malone's first five-star high school recruit, with plans to utilize Henry primarily as a playmaking wing.

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No. 2 Recruit Demarcus Henry Commits To UNC

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