Ohio State basketball included in DeMarcus Henry's final eight teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Ohio State basketball is among the final eight schools being considered by five-star 2027 forward DeMarcus Henry. Head coach Jake Diebler aims to bolster the program through strong recruiting. Henry, the younger brother of OSU receiver Chris Henry Jr., is ranked as the No. 1 small forward by 247Sports. Ohio State competes with programs like North Carolina, Louisville, and Kansas for his commitment. The recruitment is expected to intensify as decisions are made.
- •DeMarcus Henry is a 2027 small forward from Chandler, Arizona.
- •Henry's final list includes major programs like North Carolina and UConn.
- •He is currently ranked No. 1 at his position and fifth overall in his class.
- •Henry's recruitment is crucial for Ohio State's basketball future.
- •His older sister plays for the OSU women's basketball team.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State basketball included in 5-star forward's final eight teams
"Ohio State basketball is a part of the final eight teams 5-star 2027 forward DeMarcus Henry is considering.
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