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Wasatch Academy Star Isiah Harwell Joins Houston Cougars' Elite Recruiting Class
9 Aug
Summary
- Houston Cougars reload roster with top recruits
- Isiah Harwell, a top-20 national prospect, joins the team
- Harwell brings physicality, shooting ability to Cougars

The Houston Cougars, one of the top college basketball teams in the country, have reloaded their roster for the 2025-26 season. Despite losing some players to graduation, the NBA, and the transfer portal, the Cougars have brought back stars like Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, and Jojo Tugler, and have added what is arguably the best recruiting class in the nation.
At the heart of this elite recruiting class is Isiah Harwell, a 6-foot-6, 200-pound shooting guard from Wasatch Academy. Harwell, ranked as the 13th-best player in the country and the 4th-best shooting guard, has chosen to join the Cougars and their highly successful head coach, Kelvin Sampson.
Harwell's physicality and defensive intensity make him a perfect fit for Sampson's gritty, trapping style of play. Additionally, his ability to shoot the ball off the catch and off the dribble will provide the Cougars with a versatile offensive weapon. While he may not be the most explosive athlete, Harwell's well-rounded game and competitive nature will be valuable assets as the Cougars aim to win a national championship.