Five-Star Prospect Eyes Tar Heels | Tar Heel Basketball News

North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Five-star small forward DeMarcus Henry, the top-ranked player in his class, is weighing eight elite programs — including his dream school, North Carolina — as he prepares to make his college decision. With jaw-dropping stats from his junior year and deep personal ties to Tar Heel country, Henry’s choice could reshape the 2027 recruiting landscape. North Carolina, led by new coach Michael Malone, is making a strong push to land him — even without a commitment yet — while schools like Ohio State and BYU have already hosted him. The race is on to win his heart before the deadline. Listen in…