Henry Coleman III made some big news over the weekend when he revealed his top 5 that included Virginia Tech along with Duke, NC State, Ohio State, and Michigan. He had this to say about why each school made his top 5.
- Duke: Coach K and I have talked about my role and how I can come there a be a leader, help them win a championship, and how I can have a role like a Matt Jones, or a Justice Winslow. Also, Jalen Johnson and Jeremy Roach have stayed in touch with me, and I have talked to them a lot over the past couple weeks.
- Michigan: I like what Coach (Juwan) Howard is starting and how they could be back on top really quick because he is a guy who knows basketball inside and out.
- Virginia Tech: They have been on me from the very start. Coach (Christian) Webster was one of the first to offer me. I like what Coach (Mike) Young is bringing in and what type of culture he has created. They see me as a wing in their system.
- Ohio State: They have really spent time making me a priority, and texting and calling me a lot. I like what Coach (Chris) Holtmann has done over the last couple years, and they see me coming in and having a major role.
- NC State: Coach (Kevin) Keatts and Coach (James) Johnson have both been on me from the very start and really love what I can do on and off the court. They say that I can be a guy who really changes the culture for NC State.
Henry Coleman III in the Recruiting Rankings
Nationally, Coleman is ranked as the 33rd best recruit by 247 Sports, 39th best by 247 Sports Composite, 42nd best by ESPN, and 47th best by Rivals. At power forward, Coleman is ranked fifth best by 247 Sports, sixth best by the 247 Sports Composite, and seventh best by Rivals and ESPN. In Virginia, Coleman is ranked third best by 247 Sports, fourth best by 247 Sports Composite, and fifth best by ESPN.Henry Coleman III's Offer List (According to 247 Sports)
- ACC: Virginia Tech, Duke, Florida State, NC State, Pittsburgh, Virginia, Wake Forest
- Big 10: Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State
- Big 12: Kansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU
- Big East: Georgetown, West Virginia
- Pac-12: Arizona State
- SEC: LSU, Vanderbilt
- AAC: Cincinnati, East Carolina
- Conference USA: Middle Tennessee State, Old Dominion
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