UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
5-Star Guard Jalen Davis Includes UNC In Final Four List
The heat is on for
class of 2027 5-star guard
Jalen Davis. Ahead of his final official visit to Gonzaga this weekend, Davis has revealed his four finalists as his recruitment heads toward the finish.
Michael Malone and the UNC basketball program have heavily recruited Davis and positioned themselves for a legitimate push alongside Gonzaga, UCLA, and Washington. (
Keeping It Heel)
DeMarcus Henry Jumps To No. 1 In 2027 Basketball Recruit Rankings
Last week,
Michael Malone and the UNC Basketball staff got a big recruiting win when 5-star wing
DeMarcus Henry committed to the Tar Heels. But on Monday, there was even more good news. Rivals has updated its rankings for the
2027 recruiting class, and checking in at No. 1 is Henry. He jumped from top five to No. 1, a huge boost for the Tar Heels. (
AOL.com)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Season Begins, Recruiting Wins
UNC Basketball hosts Western Carolina on Monday. Meanwhile,
Michael Malone landed his first elite high school recruit in
DeMarcus Henry, a monumental start to
UNC's 2027 recruiting class, and the Tar Heels are hosting more recruits this week. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell sort through it all.
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Mon Nov 2, 2026
Serbian Basketball Prodigy Matija Lukic To Visit UNC
Serbian basketball prodigy Matija Lukic will visit seven American colleges in eight days from Nov. 1-8, per Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. The 17-year-old wing will visit Boston College, BYU, Duke, N.C. State, UNC (Thursday), UConn, and Utah. The 6-foot-9 Lukic went off for 38 points in last Sunday’s adidas NextGen EuroLeague pre-qualifying tournament final. (
Zag's Blog)
Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Football Preview, DeMarcus Henry Commitment, and More
The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast Episode 27 previews Saturday's UNC vs. Miami football game and injury report,
DeMarcus Henry's commitment to Carolina Basketball, the latest Olympic sports news, and much more.
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Sat Oct 31, 2026
Video: IC Podcast - DeMarcus Henry Commits To North Carolina
Michael Malone's first commitment of the
2027 basketball recruiting class is 5-star
DeMarcus Henry. The 6-7 wing chose the Tar Heels over Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, and others. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss the impact of Henry's commitment.
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Fri Oct 30, 2026
Five-star DeMarcus Henry Commits To UNC Basketball
Michael Malone said the Tar Heels are going to “get the best players in the country.” On Friday, 2027 forward
DeMarcus Henry announced his commitment to UNC, offering proof that Malone and his staff can deliver on that promise. Henry, a standout at Chandler (Ariz.) Compass Prep, is the No. 1 small forward and No. 3 player in the
2027 basketball recruiting class. (
Inside Carolina)
DeMarcus Henry Set To Announce Commitment Friday
DeMarcus Henry is
set to announce his college commitment on Friday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. ET during ESPN's NBA Today, as the 5-star wing chooses between UNC, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Louisville.
UNC hosted Henry's final official visit last weekend, giving
Michael Malone and his staff one last chance to impress him before his decision.
Update: Henry is a Tar Heel!
DeMarcus Henry Visits UNC, Talks to Michael Jordan, Approaches Decision
With the conclusion of his UNC trip, 5-star wing
DeMarcus Henry has completed his official visit itinerary and will announce his decision Friday, Oct. 30 between Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, and North Carolina. "Coach Malone gave me the phone, said somebody wanted to talk to me and it was
Michael Jordan. He said he knew me, I was geeked" (
Inside Carolina)
Five-Star Forward DeMarcus Henry Lists UNC Among Final Four Ahead of Commitment
DeMarcus Henry is closing in on a decision. The
class of 2027 5-star forward is down to four schools, with a commitment date set. The 6-foot-7 wing from Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ) is down to Louisville, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Kentucky. He is planning to announce his college decision on Friday, Oct. 30, per Dushawn London of 247Sports. (
247 Sports)