Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Isaiah Collier is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a point guard for the Utah Jazz in the NBA.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Isaiah Collier
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: October 8, 2004
  • Age: January 15, 2025
  • Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (203cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • Jersey Number: 13 (Utah Jazz)
  • High School: Wheeler High School (Marietta, Georgia)
  • College: University of Southern California (USC)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, 29th overall pick
  • Professional Teams: Utah Jazz (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None to date

High School Career:

  • Achievements:
    • Georgia Mr. Basketball (2023): Recognized as the top high school player in Georgia.
    • Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2023): Honored as the nation’s top high school player.
    • McDonald’s All-American (2023): Co-MVP of the game, scoring a game-high 25 points.
    • Nike Hoop Summit (2023): Represented Team USA, contributing 11 points in a victory over the World Team.

College Career:

  • Freshman Season at USC (2023–2024):
    • Averages: 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.
    • Shooting Splits: 49% field goal, 34% three-point, 67% free throw.
    • Honors: Named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.

Professional Career:

  • Utah Jazz (2024–Present):
    • Rookie Season (2024–2025):
      • Averages: 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
      • Role: Serving as a backup point guard, providing playmaking and defensive support off the bench.

Personal Life:

  • Children: None
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Isaiah Collier projects as a powerful lead guard whose game is built around downhill pressure, playmaking and physicality with the ball in his hands. Defensively, he fits best as a strong point-of-attack guard who can use his frame to bother opposing ballhandlers, though his consistency and off-ball focus have been viewed as swing areas. Offensively, his clearest role is as a primary or secondary creator who can collapse the defense off drives, operate in pick-and-roll, find teammates on the move and put pressure on the rim, even if the jumper and turnover control still need polish. Physically, Collier has an NBA-ready build for a guard at roughly 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 and around 205 to 210 pounds, combining strength, burst and body control that stand out immediately on tape. Put it all together, and his style reads like that of a forceful attacking guard who can organize offense and create advantages, with his long-term ceiling tied to how much his shooting, decision-making and defensive discipline tighten up. (NBA)

NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | Isaiah Collier | NBA.com
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: USC’s Isaiah Collier
Yahoo Sports — Isaiah Collier: NBA draft scouting report and intel