One of the best basketball players in Miami Hurricanes history will try his luck in the professional ranks.

Miami guard Isaiah Wong will enter the NBA draft, the team announced Monday.

“Coaching Isaiah Wong has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my career,” Hurricanes coach Jim Larrañaga said in a press release.

“My staff and I are so happy for Isaiah for all he has accomplished. We are excited for him as he continues to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA and look forward to supporting him in any way we can to make that a reality. We will continue to be here for him for whatever he may need, not just as he makes this step to the next level, but well beyond. We are so grateful to Isaiah for all he contributed to the University of Miami, both as a basketball player 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 tested the NBA draft waters the past two offseasons, but retained his college eligibility both times before ultimately returning to Miami. Wong will forego his final year of college eligibility this time.

A three-time All-ACC selection and last season’s ACC Player of the Year, Wong finishes his college career fourth in program history with 1,866 points. He averaged 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists over his four-year career.

This past season, Wong averaged 16.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and a career-high 3.2 assists. He was named an AP All-American honorable mention.

With Wong leading the charge, Miami had its two best NCAA Tournament runs in program history, reaching the Elite Eight for the first time in 2022 and getting to the Final Four this season.

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