UNLV Lands Top 100 Prospect Isaiah Mack-Russell

The Ohio forward signed with the Rebels for the 2027-28 season after choosing them over several power-conference programs.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball

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UNLV men's basketball signed Isaiah Mack-Russell, a Top 100 prospect from Winton Woods High in Cincinnati, for the 2027-28 season. The 6-foot-5 forward chose the Rebels over Ohio State, Cincinnati, Xavier, Nebraska, Arizona State, Virginia and Creighton.

Why it matters

The signing adds a highly ranked Ohio prospect to the Rebels' recruiting class for the 2027-28 season. Mack-Russell's selection over multiple higher-profile programs marks a notable recruiting win for the Las Vegas program.

Mack-Russell ranks 88th nationally in the class of 2027 and No. 6 in Ohio according to 247Sports. As a junior he averaged 23.7 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting 58 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range.

The players

Isaiah Mack-Russell

A 6-foot-5 forward from Winton Woods High in Cincinnati who is ranked among the top prospects in the class of 2027.

UNLV Rebels

The men's basketball program of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, which competes in the Mountain West Conference.

The details

Mack-Russell, a 6-foot-5 forward from Winton Woods High in Cincinnati, committed to UNLV after considering offers from Ohio State, Cincinnati, Xavier, Nebraska, Arizona State, Virginia and Creighton. His grandfather, Louis Orr, was an All-American at Syracuse, where Orr's No. 55 jersey has been retired.

The signing is for the 2027-28 season.

Season Trajectory

Mack-Russell's signing extends UNLV's recruiting of nationally ranked prospects into the 2027-28 class. The commitment comes as the program looks to build its roster through highly rated high school players.

Mack-Russell's commitment gives UNLV a ranked forward for future rotations and adds to the program's 2027-28 recruiting class. Fans tracking the Rebels' roster can follow his development as he moves through his final high school season.

The takeaway

Signings like Mack-Russell's show how programs compete for top regional talent against power-conference rivals. Track the Rebels' next recruiting cycle to see how the class develops.