North Carolina announced on Friday, October 30, 2026, that it has received a commitment from five-star recruit DeMarcus Henry, the nation's top-ranked small forward.
The pledge gives the Tar Heels their highest-ranked five-star recruit since Cole Anthony in 2019 and serves as a major early victory for new head coach Michael Malone.
Henry is widely considered the top small forward in his recruiting class, and his decision to join North Carolina strengthens the program's incoming talent under Malone's leadership.
