The University of Miami announced Tuesday morning that Isaiah Wong of the men’s basketball team will come back to school for the 2021-22 season.
The 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard initially entered his name into consideration for the 2021 NBA Draft, while maintaining his collegiate eligibility, but has decided to return to Miami.
A Third Team All-ACC honoree last season, Wong averaged 17.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game, becoming the first Hurricane since the program rebirth (1985-86) to reach each of those figures in the same season.
Wong, who finished fifth in the ACC in scoring, tied for the league lead with 11 20-point performances, including a 30-point showing in a win over No. 16/18 Louisville. He also earned ACC All-Tournament Second Team distinction after averaging 17.3 points across three games.
A native of Piscataway, N.J., Wong has played in all 58 contests the past two seasons, starting 39 and averaging 12.1 points per game. He will be a third-year sophomore during the 2021-22 campaign.
QUOTES
Isaiah Wong: “Being in the NBA has been a lifelong dream of mine. Experiencing workouts and interviews, along with seeing some of the day-to-day life of being a professional, has given me a taste of just how close I am to having that dream come true. With that said—after taking it all in, now armed with the knowledge of what it’s going to take to be the type of candidate I desire—my family and I have decided that I will be returning to Miami to fight for more! I’m 100% committed to doing what it takes to return this program where it belongs and have the season it deserves. I have no doubt we have the tools needed to make some noise this year. Being a Hurricane is one of my greatest accomplishments and the chance to compete again alongside my teammates and coaches, while developing into who I need to be as a player and leader, is an opportunity I don't take lightly. Let’s work!”
Head coach Jim Larrañaga: “Isaiah gained valuable insights from NBA teams while navigating the pre-draft process and learned a great deal that will help him as he pursues his goal of playing at the highest level. My staff and I will continue to do all we can to help him make that dream a reality. We are thrilled Isaiah, who is a model Hurricane, has decided to come back to Miami next year to build upon the tremendous season he had as a sophomore.”
The 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard initially entered his name into consideration for the 2021 NBA Draft, while maintaining his collegiate eligibility, but has decided to return to Miami.
A Third Team All-ACC honoree last season, Wong averaged 17.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game, becoming the first Hurricane since the program rebirth (1985-86) to reach each of those figures in the same season.
Wong, who finished fifth in the ACC in scoring, tied for the league lead with 11 20-point performances, including a 30-point showing in a win over No. 16/18 Louisville. He also earned ACC All-Tournament Second Team distinction after averaging 17.3 points across three games.
A native of Piscataway, N.J., Wong has played in all 58 contests the past two seasons, starting 39 and averaging 12.1 points per game. He will be a third-year sophomore during the 2021-22 campaign.
QUOTES
Isaiah Wong: “Being in the NBA has been a lifelong dream of mine. Experiencing workouts and interviews, along with seeing some of the day-to-day life of being a professional, has given me a taste of just how close I am to having that dream come true. With that said—after taking it all in, now armed with the knowledge of what it’s going to take to be the type of candidate I desire—my family and I have decided that I will be returning to Miami to fight for more! I’m 100% committed to doing what it takes to return this program where it belongs and have the season it deserves. I have no doubt we have the tools needed to make some noise this year. Being a Hurricane is one of my greatest accomplishments and the chance to compete again alongside my teammates and coaches, while developing into who I need to be as a player and leader, is an opportunity I don't take lightly. Let’s work!”
Head coach Jim Larrañaga: “Isaiah gained valuable insights from NBA teams while navigating the pre-draft process and learned a great deal that will help him as he pursues his goal of playing at the highest level. My staff and I will continue to do all we can to help him make that dream a reality. We are thrilled Isaiah, who is a model Hurricane, has decided to come back to Miami next year to build upon the tremendous season he had as a sophomore.”
