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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe UNC men's basketball program has an expansive 2027 recruiting class , with 11 offers already extended to top-ranked high school recruits.
North Carolina's most recent addition to that '27 class is 5-star wing A.J. Williams , who recently re-classified from the class of 2028. Another top prospect to watch is 5-star wing DeMarcus Henry , who previously declared playing for the Tar Heels is a dream come true.
Turns out, that interest may progress closer to a signing. On3/Rivals national basketball reporter Joe Tipton recently predicted Henry to UNC.
According to his 247Sports recruiting profile , Henry is the class of 2027's fourth-ranked overall prospect, plus the top-ranked small forward and Arizona prospect. Henry holds 28 offers, including two from blue bloods Kentucky and Kansas.
North Carolina rotated at wing during its 2025-26 campaign, frequenting between the likes of Luka Bogavac , Jarin Stevenson and Jonathan Powell. The Tar Heels enter their upcoming season with two solid freshman wings in Maximo Adams and Kevin Thomas, while portal additions like Neoklis Avdalas provide more experienced options.
UNC is making small forward an early priority in its 2027 recruiting, with Henry and Williams joining 4-star wing Asa Montgomery . As the 26-27 season progresses, expect North Carolina to narrow down its recruiting list.
The Tar Heels will have several roster holes to fill next offseason, with Terrence Brown, Jarin Stevenson and Jaydon Young all entering their senior years. That's two key, projected starters and a crucial reserve.
Landing Henry would be the greatest high school recruiting win of Michael Malone's young career as UNC head coach. Can he make another splash?
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Top-ranked class of 2027 small forward predicted to choose UNC
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