South Carolina basketball has landed a commitment from class of 2026 Isaac Ellis, per On3. The 6-foot guard from Moravian Prep in North Carolina becomes the latest addition to Lamont Paris' recruiting class. Not to mention, he already has family headed to Columbia. Isaac is the younger brother of Gamecocks four-star signee Eli Ellis. While younger brother, Isaac is currently unranked nationally, On3 puts him as a three-star recruit. He chose South Carolina over Oklahoma State, Murray State, UMass, and others.
“Eli supported me through it all and told me to pick the school that was the best fit,” Isaac said. “It just turned out that South Carolina was that school. To play in the SEC with my brother, that’s something I never imagined would happen. It’s a blessing. I’m the type of player who will do whatever it takes to win,” Ellis continued. “Whether that means guarding the best player and scoring zero points or running the offense and being the main guy. I’m all in. South Carolina fans, get ready for the best BROTHER duo in college basketball. A lot of threes and a lot of winning!”
Ellis had an impressive junior year with Overtime Elite (OTE), averaging 14.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He showcased his versatility both as a playmaker and a defensive presence.
Beyond basketball, Isaac Ellis is already known as a social media star. Between TikTok and Instagram, he has racked up more than 1.5 million followers, making him one of the most visible high school athletes in the country.