Gonzaga Snags First Transfer, Houston Wing Isiah Harwell
The 2025 five-star recruit considered the Zags out of high school.
Feb 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Cougars guard Isiah Harwell (1) makes a pass against the Utah Utes during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images Per his Instagram, 2025 five-star recruit and former Houston Cougars wing Isiah Harwell has committed to the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
This is the Zags’ first acquired transfer in this recruiting cycle. The 6-6, 220-pound freshman chose Houston over Gonzaga, Texas Longhorns, and California Golden Bears, coming out of Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah. While dealing with a lingering knee injury during the 2025-26 season, Harwell saw only 13.
8 minutes per 32 appearances for coach Kelvin Sampson. He averaged a mere 3. 6 points per game on a shooting split of 27.
9 field goal percentage, 27. 1 three-point percentage, and 61. 3 free throw percentage.