Player: Isaiah Denis
Class: 2025
Height: 6’5
School: Davidson Day
Committed to: North Carolina
- This is the second commitment for North Carolina in the Class of 2025, joining Derek Dixon.
National Rankings
- 247 Sports: #47 Overall / #15 Position
- ESPN: #71 Overall / #17 Position
- Rivals: #62 Overall / #18 Position
- On3: #90 Overall / #18 Position
What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:
“Fresh off a state championship, the 6-foot-5 skilled, athletic wing prospect joined this group and is already shining as a focal point. Denis stood out as an offensive centerpiece, showcasing the necessary polish, aggression, and consistency to burden the scoring load for extended stretches. He’s comfortable in several different roles. Denis is a useful creator off the bounce but knows how to find opportunities as a cutter and spot-up threat. Although he’s been trending upward in recent months, it’s clear that he’s ready to take yet another step in his progression. Denis made a quality impact defensively, applied pressure in transition, and set up others whenever possible. He possesses excellent feel and instincts on both ends of the floor. It was easy to appreciate Team CP3’s balanced scoring approach, but Denis will certainly need to provide a meaningful scoring punch for this group to maximize their ceiling. Folks can expect his recruitment to take off sooner rather than later.”
“The 6-foot-5 wing has already been on most folks’ radar for quite a while, but it’s easy to identify his current transition into stardom. He’s long, rangy, and athletic with the necessary blend of IQ and creation skills to dominate opponents. Whether getting downhill and attacking the rim or generating clean looks for himself off the bounce, Denis consistently shined as an offensive focal point. He created for others, made plays in transition, and effectively worked without the ball. That being said, opponents really struggled to contain Denis from getting what he wanted and applying pressure from all levels. His length and quick twitch allow him to get wherever he wants on the floor. Although he was very impressive offensively as an athletic shot-maker with poise and toughness, Denis also displayed defensive instincts, rebounding prowess, and the ability to make an impact without the ball in his hands.”
“There may not be a name on this list who hasn’t had a bigger summer than Denis, as his recruitment has taken off in a big way and is now ranked as a Top-100 prospect by many outlets. Denis has such intriguing length, an offensive skillset from all levels, tremendous athleticism, and a confident shotmaker from outside. Denis has been putting in the work and it is paying off, as he has been highly coveted by so many programs.”
“He’s a long, athletic, shot-making wing who visibly stands out as the focal point for this group. Denis can flat-out score the ball, and does so in a variety of different ways. Whether attacking the basket, asserting his pull-up game, or hitting jumpers from beyond the arc, he’s proven to be effective from all levels. However, Denis made a lasting impression with his playmaking ability. He seized control of the offense and still sprinkled in a healthy dose of shot attempts, yet looked to prioritize making the right play and getting his teammates the ball in favorable scoring positions. Denis’ patience off the bounce led to multiple assists. He surveyed the floor really well (both in transition and the half-court) throughout his time at the event. Additionally, Denis overwhelmed opponents defensively and maintained an active presence on the glass.”