One of the very best basketball gamers in Miami Hurricanes historical past will attempt his luck within the skilled ranks.
Miami guard Isaiah Wong will enter the NBA draft, the staff introduced Monday.
“Coaching Isaiah Wong has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my career,” Hurricanes coach Jim Larrañaga mentioned in a press launch.
“My employees and I are so completely happy for Isaiah for all he has achieved. We are excited for him as he continues to pursue his dream of enjoying within the NBA and look ahead to supporting him in any means we are able to to make {that a} actuality. We will proceed to be right here for him for no matter he might have, not simply as he makes this step to the subsequent stage, however properly past. We are so grateful to Isaiah for all he contributed to the University of Miami, each as a basketball participant and as a human being.
“It is rare to find someone like Isaiah, who was not just a star on the court during his four years at The U, but also an incredibly hard worker who improved each season, while treating people the right way. His passion for winning set the tone for our locker room chemistry and he helped Miami basketball reach heights it never has before. Isaiah is unquestionably one of the greatest athletes in the history of our school and we cannot wait to see what he accomplishes as a professional.”
Wong had examined the NBA draft waters the previous two offseasons, however retained his school eligibility each instances earlier than in the end returning to Miami. Wong will forego his last yr of school eligibility this time. He ranks 71st in ESPN’s draft rankings, probably falling to the second spherical of the NBA draft.
A 3-time All-ACC choice and final season’s ACC Player of the Year, Wong finishes his school profession fourth in program historical past with 1,866 factors. He averaged 14.1 factors, 4.1 rebounds and a couple of.2 assists over his four-year profession.
This previous season, Wong averaged 16.2 factors, 4.3 rebounds and a career-high 3.2 assists. He was named an AP All-American honorable point out.
With Wong main the cost, Miami had its two greatest NCAA Tournament runs in program historical past, reaching the Elite Eight for the primary time in 2022 and attending to the Final Four this season.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com
