Isiah Harwell is the highest-rated recruit in Houston Cougars history (Image credit: Isiah Harwell IG)

Caleb Wilson, Julian Bowie, Chris Cenac share their reactions to Houston Cougars signee Isiah Harwell's hyped-up IG post

By Rey Alcaraz

Modified Jan 11, 2025 10:09 GMT

Houston Cougars signee Isiah Harwell’s Instagram post on Thursday generated plenty of buzz on social media.

The 6-6, 200-pound shooting guard posted a collection of photos of himself in action for Wasatch Academy.

He accompanied the images with a hyped-up caption, showcasing his confidence and self-belief:

"I’m not saying I’m the best at what I do, I’m just saying it’s me vs whoever wanna lose," he wrote.

Harwell's friends and teammates wasted no time commenting on the post.

Boise State Broncos guard Julian Bowie dropped a playful comment, comparing Harwell to Drake:

"drizzy>"

Holy Innocents Episcopal School (Ga.) forward Caleb Wilson echoed the sentiment.

"big drake guy."

Chris Cenac, a 6-10, 233-pound center for Link Academy who has also signed with Houston, weighed in:

"Gang," he wrote.

Utah guard Jerry Huang expressed his respect:

"Ure just different," he commented.

Isiah Harwell chose Houston over Gonzaga, Texas, and California

Isiah Harwell, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Pocatello, Idaho, has emerged as one of the premier talents in high school basketball. He began his career at Century High School and averaged 18 points and eight rebounds per game as a freshman. Seeking greater competition and development, Harwell transferred to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah, prior to his sophomore year.

During his junior season at Wasatch Academy, Harwell averaged 14.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, showcasing his versatility and scoring ability. His performances have earned him consensus five-star recruit status and he ranks among the top players in the 2025 class.

In September, Harwell committed to the University of Houston, becoming the highest-rated recruit in the program's history. He chose the Cougars over Gonzaga, Texas, and California.

Harwell's love for the game runs deep; his father Ron Harwell played college basketball at Idaho State, and his older brother, Malek, competed at Boise State and Cal Poly.