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Isaiah Wong declares for NBA Draft could return to Miami basketball

By Alan Rubenstein

University of Miami guard Isaiah Wong (2) scores near Auburn University center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of the NCAA Div. 1 Men's Basketball Tournament preliminary round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. Sunday, March 20, 2022.Ncaa Mens Basketball Second Round Miami Vs Auburn
University of Miami guard Isaiah Wong (2) scores near Auburn University center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of the NCAA Div. 1 Men's Basketball Tournament preliminary round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. Sunday, March 20, 2022.Ncaa Mens Basketball Second Round Miami Vs Auburn /
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Rising fourth-year junior Isaiah Wong tweeted his intention to enter the 2022 NBA Draft while leaving open the option to return to the Miami basketball program next season. Wong will be able to return to Miami if he does not sign with an agent. After the 2020-21 season Wong also entered the NBA Draft but returned to Miami.

Miami will enter the 2022-23 season without guards Kameron McGusty and Charlie Moore, center Rodney Miller and forward Sam Waardenburg who have all completed their eligibility. Miami added top five transfer, guard Nijel Pack from Kansas State on Saturday. Forward Jordan Miller is currently the only Miami returning starter.

According to the NBADraft.Net consensus mock draft, Wong is not projected to be selected in the 2022 NBA Draft. The decision for Wong will likely be if he is willing to accept playing overseas, in the NBA G-League, or return to the Miami basketball program and evaluate potential Name, Image and Likeness deals.

Pack signed a $400,000 deal with the potential for $800,000 with Miami booster John Ruiz and his company Life Wallet if he stays two years with Miami. If Wong returns, he and Pack with provide Miami with potentially one of the best backcourts in the country. Wong averaged 15.2 points per game and 4.3 rebounds in 2021-22.

Wong would be the leading returning scorer for Miami. Miami also returns rising sophomore guards Bensley Joseph and Wooga Poplar plus Jakai Robinson who will be a redshirt freshman. Jordan Miller provides Miami versatility to play shooting guard or both forward positions. Miami will have depth in the backcourt again.

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Sunday at 11:59 PM ET was the deadline for players to enter the NBA Draft. Prospects have until June 1 at 11:59 PM ET to withdraw their names for the NBA Draft. The NBA combine is May 16 through the 22 in Chicago. Wong entering the NBA Draft was expected. Head coach Jim Larranaga discussed it in the preseason.

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