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Explosive UNC Basketball Signee Posterizes Opponent at Prep Showcase

Future UNC basketball guard Isaiah Denis is putting his top-shelf bounce on full display as a senior.

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Davidson Day School (N.C.), featuring UNC basketball recruiting prize Isaiah Denis, improved to 4-1 this season and notched its fourth straight win via an 87-63 home victory over Millbrook Magnet High School (N.C.) at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic on Saturday night.

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Denis provided the top highlight in the contest by confidently attacking the basket in transition and dunking over a hapless defender.

Check out the reaction from fans sitting courtside and his teammates on the bench:

Here are a few more Isaiah Denis highlights from the Patriots' blowout performance:

The 6-foot-5, 175-pound versatile sensation checks in at No. 62 overall, No. 9 among combo guards, and No. 2 in North Carolina on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.

"Isaiah is an athletic wing that can score on all three levels and will immediately give us the versatility needed out there on the floor," fourth-year UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis noted. "He's a great student, and it means something to him to play in his home state [for college]."

Isaiah Denis signed his UNC basketball scholarship agreement last week. The same goes for the Tar Heels' other early 2025 commit in Gonzaga College High School (D.C.) four-star guard Derek Dixon.

UNC's two-deep haul stacks up No. 25 in the country, according to 247Sports, and No. 6 among ACC programs.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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