Miami Connection
Wong elevated University of Miami basketball by leading the Hurricanes to their historic first Final Four in 2023, averaging 16 points per game on 44% three-point shooting in the tournament. Named Best College Basketball Player by Miami New Times in 2023, he boosted local pride and visibility for Hurricanes athletics in South Florida. His ongoing NIL profile and community presence in Miami continue to inspire youth basketball enthusiasts.
About
Born in Piscataway, New Jersey, Isaiah Wong developed his basketball skills at prep schools before committing to the University of Miami, where he played from 2019 to 2023. As a senior, he averaged 16.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, earning third-team All-American honors and ACC Player of the Year while pacing the Hurricanes to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in school history. Selected 55th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wong has since played for NBA teams like the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets on two-way contracts, as well as their G League affiliates including the Salt Lake City Stars and Greensboro Swarm. His Miami connection runs deep through his standout college career with the Hurricanes, and he remains based in Miami, FL, engaging in NIL opportunities and media projects.