Length and footwork make Henry a problem on the perimeter, where he moves his feet well and uses that length to defend. Offensively, he has a really good handle and the ability to get to the rim. He can also initiate the offense, giving his team another ball handler on the floor.

I had a couple other national scouts ask me if Henry was the number 1 player in the country, which should be all that needs to be said about his performance this weekend. Henry is so versatile as he can be the big man who leads the team in rebounding, a floor spacer or a primary ball handler. I was impressed with how many different ways Henry impacted winning as his team was the one who ended up winning the championship on Sunday and held off a scrappy younger group in the championship game. We’ll see when Henry makes his college decision as some of the top programs in the country are hoping to get this game changing prospect.

I had heard plenty of good things about DeMarcus Henry for a while now, and he certainly did not disappoint at the Border League. He’s a versatile prospect who can impact the game in a variety of ways and plays with a ton of confidence on the offensive end. Henry showcased his ability to knock down outside shots, attack the rim, and deliver precise passes to his teammates. Defensively, he uses his height, length, and motor to make his presence felt. Overall, he’s already an extremely well-rounded prospect, and there’s little doubt that he’ll make an immediate impact at the next level.

Henry has improved his game incrementally each and every year since we first watched him as a freshman at SoCal-based Mater Dei. Now, at AZ Compass Prep, and one of the most sought after recruits in the country, the 6-foot-7 wing is a versatile two-way prospect. Henry was really good at Border League driving the ball to his left hand for at-rim finishes and hit balanced pull-up jumpers going right. Henry knocked down catch-and-shoot threes from the corners at a consistent clip and made simple but smart passes to get teammates open shots.

Henry, one of the top uncommitted seniors in the country, had a bevy of coaches watching on the sidelines and he delivered a strong performance. The wiry 6-foot-7 wing was at his best when stretching the floor to the three-point line off the catch and when using his combination of size, length, athleticism and ball skills to attack the rim on straight-line drives and as a slasher in transition.

Henry has been a fascinating player to watch develop over the years as I got to see him before he even played a high school game in Ohio. Seeing Henry turn into a five star level prospect who is ranked in the top 5 of other national rankings sites has been unbelievable to watch. Henry has become much tougher over the years and turned into one of the best pound for pound rebounders in the country. Henry averaged 19 points and nine rebounds a contest for Vegas Elite this summer, shooting almost 60% from 2-point range. Henry as a younger prospect was known as a shooter and if he can bump up his 3-point percentage into the high 30’s or low 40’s range, he projects as one of the most productive freshman at the college level.

DeMarcus Henry showcased to me why his name is the #1 ranked player in Arizona. The 6’8 small forward for Vegas Elite was tremendous shooting off the dribble and creating his own shot, especially in the midrange area at the top of the key or the elbow. He crashes the boards very effectively on both sides of the ball and runs a well-paced game in transition often drawing contact and getting himself to the line. Henry currently has offers from Gonzaga, Kansas, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Louisville. Demarcus finished the EYBL season with averages of 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals per contest for Vegas Elite over the course of the summer.

Henry (sort of) counts as a California guy after spending a year and change at Santa Ana Mater Dei prior to his move to AZ Compass Prep. Either way, The 6-foot-7 wing was one of the most impressive prospects on the floor in Vegas. Henry boasts a smooth left-handed jump shot and is at his best when putting the ball on the floor and stepping back to his right. His impact on the defensive end was that of a rebounder and multi-positional on-ball perimeter defender. Henry recorded two double-doubles on the weekend and nearly averaged one at 21 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.

Developing into a five star prospect who is near the top of the national rankings, Henry has been on an incredible upward trajectory since the first time I watched him with Cincinnati Withrow in Ohio. Henry has come a long way, both literally and figuratively as he’s now found himself dominating for Vegas Elite and set to star for AZ Compass Prep for a second straight season. Maybe the skill Henry has improved the most is his rebounding as his older brother was a top wide receiver prospect in the country, Demarcus has improved his toughness and hands and has become one of the best rebounders for his height in the class. It’s rare to see such a gifted perimeter shot maker also take pride in the rebounding aspect of the game but Henry is an exception. After starting the game slow, Henry started to take over in the second half as Vegas Elite pulled away from PSA Cardinals to get a key opening day win to pool play.

DeMarcus Henry was one of the more notable prospects in the gym at the Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert. He is a talented and instinctual forward who imposes his size and physicality to put defenders on their heels. He is also capable of shooting right over most defenders, and he is certainly a threat to rise up and throw down a dunk. On the defensive end, he is not an easy player to get around, and his wingspan helps him contain opponents and limit their production.