Kansas Eyes Top Prospect Demarcus Henry | Kansas Jayhawks Basketball News

Kansas Jayhawks Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Kansas is in a heated race to land five-star forward Demarcus Henry, the top prospect in the 2026 class, who’s down to eight schools including Ohio State, BYU, and Kentucky — with family ties favoring the Buckeyes. Despite being viewed as a late bloomer offensively, Henry’s elite instincts, length, and defensive impact make him a potential NBA-ready cornerstone. With Kansas already locked in on another five-star, Javon Bardwell, landing Henry could cement their elite recruiting class and continue their legacy of developing top-tier talent under Bill Self — even as they trail only two schools…