DeMarcus Henry climbs basketball rankings as Ohio State targets him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
DeMarcus Henry, the younger brother of Chris Henry Jr., is rising in the basketball rankings. He is currently ranked No. 3 overall by Rivals and ESPN and is the top small forward in the 2027 recruiting class. Ohio State basketball is actively pursuing Henry, who has held an offer from the program since May 2025. The Buckeyes are looking to enhance their roster as they prepare for competing in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament. With two siblings already at Ohio State, the program hopes this connection will aid their efforts to recruit him.
- •DeMarcus Henry is currently ranked No. 3 in the Rivals 150.
- •He is the top small forward in the 2027 class.
- •Ohio State has offered him since May 2025.
- •Henry's siblings play for Ohio State's football and women's basketball teams.
- •The Buckeyes seek to enhance their competitive roster.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Younger sibling of Chris Henry Jr. rising up the basketball rankings
"The younger brother of Chris Henry Jr. keeps climbing up the rankings and Ohio State basketball is hoping to lure him to the Buckeyes.
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