Michael Jordan calls five-star recruit DeMarcus Henry during visit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
North Carolina Tar Heels are awaiting a decision from five-star forward DeMarcus Henry, set for Friday. Henry visited Chapel Hill recently, attending a football game and a women's volleyball match. During the visit, a notable moment occurred when Henry received a call from UNC legend Michael Jordan, expressing hope to see him join the Tar Heels. This recruitment effort is significant, as it could influence Henry's final choice among UNC, Louisville, Kentucky, and Arkansas.
- •DeMarcus Henry will decide among four schools on Friday.
- •Henry visited UNC over the weekend with family.
- •He watched a women's volleyball game and a football match during his visit.
- •Michael Jordan called Henry to pitch joining UNC.
- •Tar Heels hope Jordan's involvement positively impacts the decision.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball legend makes recruiting pitch for five-star target
"Michael Malone had UNC legend Michael Jordan make a recruiting pitch to DeMarcus Henry.
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