Meet Isaiah Collier, The USC Prodigy Shining Bright in Utah

Isaiah Collier is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association who played college basketball for the USC Trojans.

Isaiah Jaden Collier was born on October 8, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Isaiah Collier is 19 years old as of 2024.

Early Life, High School, and College Career

Collier grew up in Marietta, Georgia, and attended Wheeler High School. His coach at Wheeler was his uncle, Larry Thompson. As a junior, Collier averaged 18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals per game.

He played in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) and averaged 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. Unfortunately, he suffered a meniscus injury in his knee during workouts with the United States under-18 basketball team in May 2022, which led to him missing the rest of the EYBL circuit.

In his senior year, Collier averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 steals. Shooting percentages: 52% from inside the arc, 38% from 3-point range, and 77% from the free-throw line.

He played in the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game and represented Team USA in the Nike Hoops Summit. Collier received the 2023 Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award and was named Mr. Georgia Basketball.

Family, Personal Life, and Facts: Parents, Siblings, Wife/Girlfriend, and Children

Isaiah Collier’s father is Dwain Collier. Alongside Chandra, his wife, Dwain, has significantly influenced Isaiah’s life. Isaiah is not married as of 2024.

Ranking, Draft Projection, and Scouting Report

Isaiah Collier was a consensus five-star recruit and highly regarded in the 2023 class. ESPN and Rivals ranked him as the number one overall prospect. On November 16, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for USC, considering offers from Cincinnati, Michigan, and UCLA.

Salary and Net Worth

Details regarding Isaiah Collier’s salary and net worth remain unknown. Collier is expected to make a total of $12.9 million over four years on his contract.