Isiah Harwell Explained

Isiah Harwell
Team:Wasatch Tigers
Number:1
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:190
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Isiah Harwell (born January 2, 2007) is an American basketball player who currently attends Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah.

Early life and high school

Harwell grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and initially attended Century High School.[1] As a freshman, he averaged 18 points and eight rebounds per game.[2] Harwell transferred to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah prior to his sophomore year.[3] He averaged 14.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during his junior season.[4]

Harwell is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2025 class, according to major recruiting services.[5] He committed to play college basketball at Houston over offers from Gonzaga, Texas, and California.[6] Harwell is the highest-rated recruit in Houston's history.[7]

National team career

Harwell played for the United States national under-16 team at the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship.[8] He averaged 4.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over six games as the United States won the gold medal.[9]

Personal life

Harwell's father, Ron Harwell, played college basketball at Idaho State.[10] His older brother, Malek, played at Boise State and Cal Poly.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Faith fuels Harwell's drive to be best Idaho player ever. Idaho State Journal. October 30, 2022. October 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: Century freshman Isiah Harwell No. 10 in ESPN's Class of 2025 national rankings. Idaho State Journal. April 22, 2022. October 3, 2024.
  3. Web site: Century star Isiah Harwell is transferring to Wasatch Academy in Utah. Idaho State Journal. July 6, 2022. October 3, 2024.
  4. Web site: A look at UNC basketball's 2025 recruiting targets, led by Koa Peat. The Fayetteville Observer. May 9, 2024. October 3, 2024.
  5. Web site: 'It feels like a home here.' Top-10 national recruit Isiah Harwell soaks up Kennel atmosphere during official Gonzaga visit. The Spokesman-Review. February 25, 2024. October 3, 2024.
  6. Web site: 5-star guard Isiah Harwell picks Houston, 'cool dude' Kelvin Sampson. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. September 12, 2024. October 3, 2024.
  7. Web site: Houston basketball recruiting: Five-star 2025 guard Isiah Harwell becomes school's highest-ranked commit. Houston Chronicle. September 12, 2024. October 3, 2024.
  8. Web site: Local Hoops Star Isiah Harwell Makes Team USA U16 Team. KPVI.com. June 2, 2023. October 3, 2024.
  9. Web site: Top-Ten '25 Prospect Isiah Harwell Offered by Louisville. Matthew. McGavic. SI.com. May 26, 2024. October 3, 2024.
  10. Web site: Isiah Harwell is Ready to Reach the Highest Level at Wasatch Academy in Utah. Jared. Ebanks. Slam. February 17, 2023. October 3, 2024.
  11. Web site: Top 10 class of 2025 recruit Isiah Harwell planning Gonzaga visit in February. The Spokesman-Review. October 18, 2023. October 3, 2024.