When it comes to 2027 targets for North Carolina and Michael Malone, it’s fair to say that small forward Demarcus Henry is very much at the top of the wishlist. Malone has been prioritizing the standout playmaker for a little while now, but it’s time to show some urgency here and schedule an official visit as soon as possible. That’s because Pat Kelsey is making moves, and it’s not ideal.
In case you missed it, Louisville is hosting Henry for an official visit this week, his first of what’s expected to be many. This is concerning for multiple reasons. To start, this means Kelsey can set the tone in terms of Henry’s visits, meaning others will have to try to match things. On top of that, Louisville is known for spending BIG on top targets, which will surely be the case for the 5-star talent.
5⭐️ DeMarcus Henry, Rivals’ No. 3 overall prospect in the 2027 class, is taking an official visit to Louisville tomorrow.(via DeMarcus Henry/Goat Legacy)https://t.co/fl4SjSjUirhttps://t.co/QGEUSZPhj6pic.twitter.com/sBA1XReBm9
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) August 31, 2026
Louisville hosting 5-star Demarcus Henry for his first official visit isn’t ideal for UNC
At the end of the day, everyone knew Henry was going to be taking multiple OVs, especially after he announced his Top 8 via Joe Tipton earlier this summer. For now, North Carolina, Ohio State, Louisville, Kentucky, BYU, UConn, Arkansas, and Kansas remain in the hunt to land his services…