Five-star shooting guard Isiah Harwell has committed to the University of Houston, choosing the Cougars over Gonzaga, Texas, and California. Harwell, a 6-foot-6 player from Wasatch Academy in Utah, is ranked as the No. 1 shooting guard and No. 10 overall prospect in the 2025 class, making him the highest-rated recruit in Houston men's basketball history. He praised the culture at Houston and expressed confidence in Coach Kelvin Sampson's leadership. Harwell's commitment follows two official visits to Houston and one to Texas, as well as interest from Gonzaga, where he appreciated the program's history of developing successful guards. His recruitment drew attention due to his impressive performance, despite a knee injury limiting his playtime. The commitment marks a significant achievement for Sampson's program, which aims to build on its recent successes.