Louisville basketball and Pat Kelsey have been making a huge push for one of the nation’s top prospects, and the hard work is now one step closer to paying off. The Cardinals have added multiple 5-star recruits to updated recruiting lists, including three of the top prospects in the country.
One of Kelsey’s top targets is 5-star forward DeMarcus Henry. The elite small forward has already taken an official visit to Louisville and originally cut his list to just eight schools. Now, as we inch closer to his commitment, Cardinals fans just got a huge update from On3 Sports Joe Tipton as his commitment date is officially set, and the 5-star has cut the list to just four schools.
Louisville makes No. 2 DeMarcus Henry’s final four
The 5-star senior is one of the nation’s top recruits, and the Cardinals are one step closer to earning his commitment. Henry just cut his list down to just four schools, putting UofL in a heated recruiting battle with Kentucky, UNC, and Arkansas.
On top of the final four schools, Tipton says Henry is set to decide this week and will announce his choice on October 30.
NEWS: 5⭐️ DeMarcus Henry has announced his final four schools: North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Louisville.
The 6-foot-7 small forward is set to announce his commitment on Friday, October 30th. pic.twitter.com/QE1g6VHuR5
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) October 26, 2026
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