North Carolina guard Isaiah Denis re-signs with Tar Heels
Guard Isaiah Denis re-signs with North Carolina, returning to the Tar Heels backcourt after withdrawing from the transfer portal.
While North Carolina continues to rebuild its backcourt, one of its key guards is officially returning. Guard Isaiah Denis re-signed with the Tar Heels on Sunday afternoon, the university announced on social media. The move comes after Denis withdrew his name from the transfer portal on April 18.
Officially signed ✍️ pic. twitter. com/Yn8u7d4pnO — Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) May 3, 2026 Denis was among the first UNC players to enter the transfer portal when it opened April 7.
But after a meeting with head coach Michael Malone and the coaching staff, he reconsidered and decided to return for another season. A former four-star prospect, Denis was part of North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting class that also included Caleb Wilson and Derek Dixon. Denis appeared in 10 games last season, averaging 1.
9 points and 0. 6 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field. UNC remains high on Denis and his ability to provide depth in the backcourt.