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DeMarcus Henry commits to North Carolina basketball on his birthday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

DeMarcus Henry commits to North Carolina basketball on his birthday

Summary

DeMarcus Henry, a 6-foot-7 player from AZ Compass Prep, announced his commitment to North Carolina basketball on October 30, coinciding with his 18th birthday. Henry, a five-star recruit ranked highly by both ESPN and 247Sports Composite, aims to play under new head coach Michael Malone. Speaking at his announcement, Henry expressed excitement about working with Malone to elevate his game towards the NBA. He is the second AZ Compass player this week to commit to a major college, following guard Jakyi Miles's recent decision to join Arizona State. Henry, originally from North Carolina, described the commitment as a 'full circle' moment.

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•DeMarcus Henry is a 5-star prospect from the 2027 class.
•He announced his commitment at AZ Compass Prep in Chandler.
•Henry averaged 19 points and 9 rebounds in the Nike EYBL.
•Michael Jordan encouraged his commitment to North Carolina.
•Henry is the second AZ Compass player to announce a college commitment this week.

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