Duke University’s basketball program is making a bold move in the 2027 recruiting cycle, extending a scholarship offer to five‑star small forward Demarcus Henry, a 6‑foot‑7 left‑handed wing from Chandler, Arizona.
According to 247Sports analyst Adam Finkelstein, Henry possesses strong physical tools and an improving skill set that have attracted interest from a whooping 29 programs, including BYU, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and the Blue Devils themselves.
A Recruit With 29 Offers
Ranked fourth nationally and the top small forward in Arizona, Henry’s combination of size, athleticism and versatility has placed him on the radar of every major collegiate program, turning his recruitment into a high‑stakes chase.
The Chandler native plans to visit Duke later this month and will return for another trip before deciding, with a potential commitment expected in the spring of next year.
Duke’s Growing 2027 Class
The offer comes on the heels of an earlier pledge from forward Kager Knueppel, giving the Blue Devils two early building blocks for a class that could follow the success of their No. 1‑ranked 2026 cohort.
Since Jon Scheyer took over as head coach, Duke has maintained a recruiting momentum that keeps the program at the forefront of elite talent acquisition, a trend that Henry’s potential addition would extend.
What This Means for the Program
If Henry ultimately chooses Duke, his arrival would reinforce the Blue Devils’ reputation for attracting top‑tier prospects and could accelerate the team’s push to remain a perennial contender in the ACC and beyond.