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North Carolina Lands Five-Star Recruit DeMarcus Henry, Top-Ranked Small Forward

North Carolina Lands Five-Star Recruit DeMarcus Henry, Top-Ranked Small Forward
Sports Talents · 05:53:35 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

North Carolina has secured a commitment from five-star recruit DeMarcus Henry, the nation's top-ranked small forward, in a major boost for new head coach Michael Malone.

The commitment represents the Tar Heels' highest-ranked five-star recruit since Cole Anthony in 2019. Henry's decision comes as Malone begins his tenure at Chapel Hill, signaling early momentum on the recruiting trail.

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