CHINO, Calif. --- Biola Men's Basketball has its first commit for the 2016-17 school year in local guard Tyus Dennis. Dennis is a three-point machine who will transfer in from Chaffey College after a remarkable career at Ontario Christian High School.
 
He played three seasons at OCHS and currently holds the school record for most three-pointers in a single season (73), most 30-point games in a season (6) and most three-pointers in a single game (9). 
 
"Our coaching staff believes that Tyus will be a very good player at Biola," said Head Coach Dr. Dave Holmquist. "He's an excellent fit for our team and the university. He is a serious student, a strong Christian and a fine basketball player."
 
Dennis was the team MVP, team captain, was selected to the all-area team and earned two all-league honors during his high school career. He also was honored with a selection to the Inland Empire All-Star game where he competed against the top talent in the IE. He won the player's choice award for his 9-point performance in that game.
 
He averaged over 20 points-per-game during his three varsity seasons before spending this school year at Chaffey.
 
"I chose Biola because of the loving environment and how everyone was so inviting and cared for one another," said Dennis. "I believe that God has a plan for me here as a Biola Eagle, not just as a student and basketball player, but as a person growing in his relationship with God."
 
Throughout high school Dennis was a member of the National Honors Society. He plans to study psychology when he arrives at Biola for the 2016-17 school year.