Arkansas basketball is poised to make a seismic recruiting move by targeting DeMarcus Henry, the top-ranked small forward in the 2027 class, as Coach John Calipari expands his focus beyond guards to build a future NBA powerhouse. With a proven track record of producing 30 NBA lottery picks since 2000, Calipari’s pitch is simple: come to Arkansas if you want to be an NBA star. Landing Henry would mark a major shift after years of guard-centric recruitment and could solidify Arkansas as a national contender, especially with other elite recruits like Beckham Black also showing interest. Henry’s official visit in early September could be the pivotal moment that reshapes college hoops for years to come.

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DeMarcus Henry, the No. 3 overall 2027 recruit and top-tier small forward, is on his third official visit to Arkansas this weekend — and it’s heating up. Already eyeing Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, and UNC, Henry’s elite play at the NBPA Top 100 camp and silver medal with USA U18 have scouts buzzing. With a winning culture, strong staff rapport, and family basketball DNA (dad was a Bengals receiver, brother a five-star Ohio State freshman, sister on Buckeyes), Henry’s game thrives on instinct, athleticism, and hustle — making him a perfect fit for Arkansas’ pro-producing machine.

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John Calipari’s rallying cry for college sports reform: He’s backing Senator Ted Cruz’s Protect College Sports Act to rein in the chaos of NIL deals, private equity takeover, and transfer portal overload — arguing it’s time to refocus on student-athlete development, not profit, and restore the integrity of amateur athletics.

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