Isaiah Denis and Derek Dixon may form a formidable UNC basketball backcourt duo.
The UNC basketball program will lose at least one of its premier backcourt weapons in the spring, as graduate sensation RJ Davis is expiring his eligibility this season. Plus, some 2025 mock drafts view Tar Heel freshman guard Ian Jackson as a one-and-done first-rounder, and sophomore floor general Elliot Cadeau could boost his NBA stock considerably as a second-year starter in Chapel Hill.
Those efforts led to their second such prize in the cycle on Saturday afternoon, as Davidson Day School four-star Isaiah Denis announced his commitment to UNC just over a month after Gonzaga College High School four-star Derek Dixon did the same.about Denis' big moment, he has zero concerns about coexisting with the 6-foot-5, 175-pounder, who is also listed as a combo guard. No, it sounds like he foresees their dual versatility translating into an ideal match for the Tar Heels.
"I think we're both versatile guards who can play with or without the ball, score at all three levels, and are unselfish,'" Dixon explained. "So, I think it will be a great fit." Sharpshooter Derek Dixon has committed to North Carolina 🔥 Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels with a STEAL early in this recruiting cycleDixon ranks No. 46 overall and No. 6 among combo guards on the 247Sports 2025 Composite. Denis sits No. 62 in the class and No. 9 at their position.
Together, they now comprise the nation's No. 16-ranked haul, per 247Sports, and check in at No. 5 in the ACC.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.
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