The most complete information about Lawrence Township, NJ's basketball player, Isaiah Wong, Point Guard (2019) - including bio, recruiting, news and videos. Tonight, Wong will receive and an-home visit from Jim Larranaga and Miami. When asked about his recruitment, he replied, “I really don’t know when I’m going to cut a list. Wong was not overly impressive in the first game, however it was fairly obvious that he was not playing at his max level. When Ayala went off the board, they turned their full attention to Wong, offering a scholarship last August. As a junior at Bonner, Wong lit up the Catholic League to the tune of 22.2 ppg, winning MVP honors in his first go-around through the toughest high school gauntlet in the state as he helped the Friars into the league championship game and PIAA state 5A semifinals. Isaiah Wong and the rest of the WeR1 team won the Under Armour Association chip. The matchup against Team Charlotte played out as a backcourt battle royale between WeR1’s four-star guards Isaiah Wong and Eric Ayala and … — Pat Lawless (@PatLawless_) September 6, 2016 Here is video of Wong … – The point guard market is always one that is picked apart before any others but it is the talent and toughness of Isaiah Wong that makes him such a valuable prospect. No. “I think it’s going to be a great fit because of their style of play,” Funston said. Managing Editor. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He remained on the floor for a few minutes clutching his knee, but was eventually able to walk off the court on his own. Recruiting News. Isaiah Robert-Johan Wong (born January 28, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the Miami Hurricanes of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Isaiah Wong, a class of 2019 guard from Notre Dame (NJ), just picked up an offer from Rutgers. Isaiah Wong. The unofficial voice of Temple Men's Basketball, High School: Monsignor Bonner Catholic High School. was special. Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: Isaiah Wong SG: Trenton, NJ Monsignor Bonner High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Sep 26, 2018 Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: Anthony Walker PF: Nottingham, MD Brewster Academy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 210 lb (95 kg) next fall. “If they asked me to scrimmage with them, I would try my best,” he said. “Naturally, that’s what he does best. Personal: Full name is Isaiah Robert-Johan Wong … Nickname is Zay … Born Jan. 28, 2001 … Parents are Terrence and Lachelle Wong … Has two older brothers, Brian and Tyler, and a younger brother, Elijah … Majoring in sport administration … Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant … They just think I’m a good player to fit in the puzzle for their team.”. (4/9/18) Wong played in the Donofrio Classic on Thursday last week for WE R 1. Learn about Isaiah Wong and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. Wong, the first member of Miami’s 2019 recruiting class, will be the second Catholic League alum to play for Larrañaga at Miami, following 2018 grad. (8/5/18)  Wong did not include Temple in his final five. **Something to keep your eye on, offensive tackle Kaleb Boateng, who appears to be a Pitt lean, made an unofficial visit over the weekend to hometown Florida. If I had to describe his performance in one word, it would “confident”. I’m sure it would be a long shot for Wong to be an Owl, but we can dream. Then finishing up his freshman season at Notre Dame (N.J.), it seemed certain Wong would end up playing Division I hoops. and is considered by some as a Top 100 recruit for the 2019 class. “I think he’s an ACC-type player and I think they’re going to give him a ton of freedom to show what he can do.”, Tag(s): Wong’s 17.1 points per game led the Hurricanes in the 2020-21 season, one in which the team went 10-17. **2019 4-star guard Isaiah Wong is a player that Jeff Capel and his staff are recruiting hard. https://davesjoint.net/2018/07/02/isaiah-wong-draws-a-lot-of-attention-with-his-play/, Arashma Parks Undergoes Another Shoulder Surgery. Rich's Page  CORAL SPRINGS, Fl. 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And they tracked him all throughout his final AAU season, to events in Dallas, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Reading, often with multiple coaches in tow. Miami’s extended pursuit of Wong gave him time to familiarize himself with the program’s playing style, watching numerous Hurricanes games this past season, enjoying the game of former Reading wing, Wong’s ascension to be one of the top guards around is a far cry from when he was growing up with two older brothers --. Wong locked in his future plans Wednesday morning, committing to play for head coach Jim Larrañaga at the University of Miami (Fl.) The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Isaiah Wong of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes Miami Hurricanes WRs gaining confidence with Tyler Van Dyke and Jake Garcia. And they tracked him all throughout his final AAU season, to events in Dallas, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Reading, often with multiple coaches in tow. from the get-go, with a chance to make a major impact right away. (4/12/18)  Wong led WE R 1 to their second victory in the Donofrio tournament last night, scoring 19 points. Xavier Restrepo. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (3/21/18)  Has a ton of offers from a lot of big name schools including Villanova, Syracuse, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Uconn, and yes Temple. Just let everyone in, NCAA Tournament: Swarthmore advances to third-straight Sweet 16, Bucks Co. natives Coolahan, Thompson meeting in D-III NCAA Tournament, Forging own path, N-G's Chris Evans headed to Claflin, Healy turns lone season at Bishop McDevitt into Bloomsburg commitment, Bonner-Prendie standout Malik Edwards headed to NAIA powerhouse William Penn, Zero Gravity XL Summit: Coverage Notebook (Pt. According to a report from 247 Sports, Miami basketball has its first 2019 commitment: 4-star combo guard Isaiah Wong.. Wong, who plays his prep … (7/2/18) Article on https://davesjoint.net/2018/07/02/isaiah-wong-draws-a-lot-of-attention-with-his-play/, “At the present time, Wong is being recruited by plenty of high-major schools. “Try to scrimmage with them, try to get buckets -- but they were too old for me, so I was struggling.”, Though he often had the ball in his hands for Bonner, especially after then-sophomore guard, went down mid-season with a knee injury, Wong will be expected to play both guard spots in college, helping out current ‘Canes sophomore point guard. Bonner-Prendergast, Ever since he wowed the crowds at the Donofrio Classic in April 2016, starring for the WeR1 squad and dropping 20-plus points on multiple occasions despite playing against those three years older, it was clear. 130 slot in the latest 247Sports composite rankings too low, his status as the ninth-leading scorer on the Under Armour circuit (19.3 ppg) a sign he's right up there with the best. Miami Basketball has been looking for a quality prospect to jumpstart its 2019 recruiting class. 2), This website is powered by SportsEngine's. His oldest brother Brian, 28, is a civil engineer. Then finishing up his freshman season at Notre Dame (N.J.), it seemed certain Wong would end up playing Division I hoops. Class of 2019 standout Isaiah Wong has begun to enter the mix as a potential high-major lead guard, someone that makes everyone around him better but is more than capable of scoring against a half-court defense.. next fall. Isaiah Wong (above, with WeR1 in May) picked Miami (Fl.) LaChelle Wong was so eager to see her son play that she moved to South Florida with Isaiah’s 16-year-old brother, Elijah, a talented soccer player. and Monsignor Bonner prospect has narrowed his list to five schools after showing out on the Under Armour circuit. Will Mallory. Ever since he wowed the crowds at the Donofrio Classic in April 2016, starring for the WeR1 squad and dropping 20-plus points on multiple occasions despite playing against those three years older, it was clear Isaiah Wong was special. In Larrañaga, Wong will play for a coach who’s going into his 33rd year as a Division I head coach, split between stints at Bowling Green (1986-97), George Mason (1997-2011) and Miami, where he’s 161-79 (.671) in his first seven years, with a Sweet 16 appearance in 2016 and first-round exists in the two NCAA Tournaments since then. Standing at 6-foot-1 and with a nice burst on the downhill drive to the basket, Wong boasts a great intellect and feel for the game. By the time he’d arrived at Bonner-Prendergast as a junior, Wong was a sure-fire high-major prospect, a dynamic 6-foot-2 guard who could score from all three levels with ease, no matter what defenses threw at him. The Hurricanes stayed in contact with Wong and his mother LaChelle Lynette throughout the last year hosting him and the rest of the Friars on campus for a visit in December when they were in the area for an early-season tournament. There are many other schools that I did not list. Miami’s extended pursuit of Wong gave him time to familiarize himself with the program’s playing style, watching numerous Hurricanes games this past season, enjoying the game of former Reading wing Lonnie Walker and company. Even though the Canes took another L after failing to secure the commitment of #1 recruit and Miami-legacy Vernon Carey Jr, ... Isaiah Wong. Wong locked in his future plans Wednesday morning, committing to play for head coach. Wong was also named to the first team all PA on the list released on Tuesday. Wong, who has had college interest since his freshman year, now has offers from programs like Villanova, UConn, Seton Hall and Miami (Fl.) , older by five. Some may call it a magical transformation.But freshman guard Isaiah Wong simply says he's making the most of an opportunity.Wong's riding a … He played with a lot more intensity compared to his first outing, and displayed ridiculous quickness and control while handling the ball. He did demonstrate that he could get to the rim whenever he wanted and also showed some outside shooting ability. “They were always talking about how I play well with two guards, or [in a] three-guard system,” Wong said. (4/20/18) Wong’s team lost in the semifinals of the Donofrio Classic on Monday, due in large part to his absence. “If they asked me to scrimmage with them, I would try my best,” he said. Isaiah Wong, a class of 2019 guard from WeR1 (DE), has picked up an offer from Villanova. Larrañaga and his staff, led in this case by assistant, , first got on Wong when he was playing up with WeR1’s 17U squad last summer, when they were interested in current Maryland freshman. In the second half of this matchup, Wong fell to the floor after an awkward landing while driving the lane. Wong’s ascension to be one of the top guards around is a far cry from when he was growing up with two older brothers -- Brian Wong, older by nine years, and Terrence Wong, older by five. When Ayala went off the board, they turned their full attention to Wong, offering a scholarship last August. He picked Miami (Fl.) , a Neumann-Goretti product who scored 1,145 points for the Hurricanes. “The first day I saw him in [AAU] practice, I was like, ‘Who is that kid?’ because he was just going off at practice,” Johnson said. UM guard Chris Lykes turning pro. Wong’s teammate, Tariq Ingraham, did not participate in the first game. Matt Shodell • CaneSport. throughout the last year hosting him and the rest of the Friars on campus for a visit in December when they were in the area for an early-season tournament. “I think he can (play both guard spots), but ultimately, he can just score in bunches,” Bonner coach Kevin Funston said. Larrañaga and his staff, led in this case by assistant Adam Fischer, first got on Wong when he was playing up with WeR1’s 17U squad last summer, when they were interested in current Maryland freshman Eric Ayala. Then Isaiah Wong busted loose for a layup and a wing 3 to flip a one-point Irish lead to a four-point deficit late in the first half. The other recruit that has expressed ‘warm’ interest is four-star combo guard Isaiah Wong out of Trenton, NJ. @canesport. “Naturally, that’s what he does best. 1 basketball recruit Chet Holmgren reveals his college choice Top high school basketball recruit Chet Holmgren explains why he chose to attend Gonzaga. Wong was seen after the game with an ice pack taped to his knee, walking without any obvious struggle. He picked Miami (Fl.) Isaiah Wong. after also taking an official visit to Clemson; Pittsburgh, UConn and Villanova were his final five. Josh Verlin  ANALYSIS: The transformation of Isaiah Wong. 74 prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings for 2019. When he was in elementary and middle school, Isaiah Wong hung out around his brothers, going to their high school practices, desperate for any chance to work out with them. California Dreamin’ - Getting to Know Keyshawn Smith. “I just always thought how I could play a big role at Miami and how it’s a nice place there,” he told CoBL on Tuesday night, “and the official visit just made it better.”. Isaiah Wong weighs options, transfer portal explodes. Hometown Trenton, N.J. School Monsignor Bonner High School; He also averaged 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. My assumption is that Wong was still dealing with the knee injury that he suffered in the previous game. But my favorite schools, I like UCLA, Villanova, Miami, UConn, Temple, St. Joe’s.” (4/20/18) Wong’s team lost in the semifinals of the Donofrio Classic on Monday, due in large part to his absence. over UConn, Clemson and more. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL). The Friars senior said the Hurricanes had been his leader since the end of the summer, with an official visit to the school from Sep. 13-15 making it clear he’d found his landing spot. He sits down with Wu to talk about his summer and his bright future. CBB Recruiting: Isaiah Wong Down to Clemson, Pittsburgh, Miami, UConn & Villanova. “I think he can (play both guard spots), but ultimately, he can just score in bunches,” Bonner coach, said. Advertisement The Hurricanes stayed in contact with Wong and his mother. after also taking an official visit to Clemson; Pittsburgh, UConn and Villanova were his final five. Class of 2019 star guard Isaiah Wong has become a national name, and now the WeR1 (D.E.) His team won easily and Wong played very relaxed. Wong, the first member of Miami’s 2019 recruiting class, will be the second Catholic League alum to play for Larrañaga at Miami, following 2018 grad Ja’Quan Newton, a Neumann-Goretti product who scored 1,145 points for the Hurricanes. “That’s how they play, and they always play fast-paced. Contact them for a free online quote for any of your lawn issues. They found one in Isaiah Wong, a combo guard ranked in the top-100. Wong feels as if he's been underappreciated nationally, his No. 3), Zero Gravity XL Summit: Coverage Notebook (Pt. Catholic League  . The PSN Recruiting Notebook, your home for the latest recruiting news on Pitt, Duquesne, Robert Morris and the WPIAL, is sponsored by Weed Man USA Lawn Care.For more than 45 years, the team at Weed Man Lawn Care have safely and effectively cared for your lawn, so you and your family can experience it at its best. When asked about his recruitment, he replied, “I really don’t know when I’m going to cut a list. He picked Miami (Fl.) 6-3, 175 | Class of 2019. at the University of Miami (Fl.) Though he often had the ball in his hands for Bonner, especially after then-sophomore guard Tyreese Watson went down mid-season with a knee injury, Wong will be expected to play both guard spots in college, helping out current ‘Canes sophomore point guard Chris Lykes and junior off-guard Dejan Vasiljevic from the get-go, with a chance to make a major impact right away. 00:44 At the time of his commitment, he was rated a consensus four-star guard, and the No. But my favorite schools, I like UCLA, Villanova, Miami, UConn, Temple, St. Joe’s.”. When he was in elementary and middle school, Isaiah Wong hung out around his brothers, going to their high school practices, desperate for any chance to work out with them. “Try to scrimmage with them, try to get buckets -- but they were too old for me, so I was struggling.” The University of Miami basketball program is facing big changes with Chris Lykes turning pro and Isaiah Wong and others exploring options as transfer portal explodes with over 800 players. He had to take that [point guard] role for us this year...but he’s so dominant off the ball and catching the ball and going downhill.”. Hometown Trenton, N.J. School Monsignor Bonner High School; Position Shooting Guard; Status Signed Miami 09/26/2018 Scout Grade. 6-3, 175 | Class of 2019. Recruiting  Home  Learn about Isaiah Wong and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. Wong, the first member of Miami’s 2019 recruiting class, will be the second Catholic League alum to play for Larrañaga at Miami, following 2018 grad Ja’Quan Newton, a Neumann-Goretti product who scored 1,145 points for the Hurricanes. Isaiah Wong. The Friars senior said the Hurricanes had been his leader since the end of the summer, with an official visit to the school from Sep. 13-15 making it clear he’d found his landing spot. Just glanced at the headline and could have sworn it said "2019 4 * Guard Isaiah commits to wrong Miami" I was very disappointed when I clicked on the article and there was no mention of anyone accidentally committing to Miami (OH) instead of Miami (FL) or the other way around. A 6-foot-1 playmaking guard that can score, pass and defend, Wong previewed his visit to Miami on Sunday and discussed a slew of schools standing out. Jalen Gaffney, Niels Lane and Isaiah Wong break down how intense and non-stop the summer recruiting circuit can be. WE R 1 advanced to the next round in the tournament, and I expect to see Wong display more of his skills against stronger competition.