After a breakout summer in which he rocketed up the rankings, envisioned holding off on a decision until April so he could watch his finalists during the college basketball season. But once he got deep into his official visit itinerary, that changed, as that his new target decision date is his birthday, Oct. 30. And one week before that decision date, he plans to officially visit UNC.
The 6-foot-7 Henry will be in Chapel Hill on Oct. 24, sources confirmed to On3’s Joe Tipton, setting the stage for a final pitch from UNC head coach Michael Malone in a recruitment that began in earnest six months ago. Henry became a top target of Malone shortly after he took the job in April, and the UNC staff has been communicating with him and watching him since.
Henry, a Charlotte, N.C. native who plays at Chandler (Ariz.) Compass Prep, is ranked the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 1 small forward in the 2027 class by the Rivals Industry. He’s taken official visits to Louisville, UConn, Kentucky, and Arkansas this fall…