Razorbacks Offer Pair of 5-Star Prospects, Evaluate Other Recruits in Memphis

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas coach John Calipari was in Memphis this weekend for the lone spring Nike EYBL session, but it was time well spent offering two 5-star prospects in separate classes.

The Razorbacks have featured exceptional backcourt play over the previous two season, especially the combination of Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, and Billy Richmond.

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The trio combined to average over 50 points per game, leading the program to a 28-9 overall record and an SEC Tournament Championship.

Calipari is making it vey hard for backcourt standouts to tell him no. With several talented prospects available in 2028, Arkansas is looking to add some of the best available at each position.

DeMarcus Henry (2027)
Small Forward

The 6-foot-8, 200 pound prospect is the son of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, and has been on the national radar for some time now. Arkansas, Kentucky and North Carolina immediately got in touch with him after a 25-point breakout performance Saturday.

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As a junior, Henry made a solid leap in production by scoring over 16 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and one steal per game at Arizona Compass Prep.

After beginning his recruitment as the No. 64 ranked prospect in January 2025, he quickly climbed into the Top 25 by June.

Through another handful of evaluation periods, Henry is now the No. 11 ranked prospect nationally, No. 3 among small forwards and the No. 2 prospect in Arizona, according to 247Sports.

Now up to 21 total offers, other schools in the mix are BYU, Arizona State, Cincinnati, LSU, Louisville, Oregon, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, USC, and many others.

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Brady Pettigrew (2028)
Point Guard

The 6-foot-4, 190 pound combo guard looks like the next big thing out of the Midwest following a dominant sophomore season.

Pettigrew is considered a combo guard by most recruiting services, but shows above average floor vision, a knack for making plays in the open floor and an impressive leaping ability. He…

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