Georgia High School Retires Basketball Star Isaiah Collier's Jersey

Collier, now with the Utah Jazz, was a standout player at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Before making his mark in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, Isaiah Collier was a basketball sensation at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia. The school recently retired Collier's jersey during a ceremony attended by his family and former teammates, honoring his achievements as a high school player, including being named the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023, winning the Georgia Mr. Basketball award, and leading his team to a state championship.

Why it matters

Retiring a player's jersey is one of the highest honors a high school can bestow, recognizing Collier's outstanding contributions to the school's basketball program and his lasting impact on the community. This ceremony celebrates Collier's success and serves as an inspiration for current and future Wheeler High School basketball players.

The details

Collier was a standout player at Wheeler High School, where he averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game during his senior season. He shot 52% from the field, including 38% from three-point range, and was named the Naismith Prep Player of the Year and the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023. Collier led the Wildcats to a 27-7 record and a Class 7A state championship victory before playing one season at USC and being drafted in the first round by the Utah Jazz in 2024.

  • Collier's jersey was retired during a ceremony on February 5, 2026.
  • Collier averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game during his senior season at Wheeler High School in 2023.
  • Collier led Wheeler High School to a Class 7A state championship victory in 2023.

The players

Isaiah Collier

A former basketball standout at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, who was named the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023 and is now playing in the NBA for the Utah Jazz.

Wheeler High School

The high school in Marietta, Georgia, that Collier attended and where his jersey was recently retired.

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What they’re saying

“I just want to thank everybody for being here. I know it's been a long journey for me. Coming through high school here was a blessing. I made a lot of friends here, and this is where I started taking basketball seriously.”

— Isaiah Collier (on3.com)

“You all go through adversity at times. I was exposed to things like that, but I just keep going. Hold on to each other; I learned that from my high school family.”

— Isaiah Collier (on3.com)

What’s next

The Utah Jazz will continue to support Collier's development as he enters his second season in the NBA.

The takeaway

Retiring Isaiah Collier's jersey at Wheeler High School is a testament to his outstanding high school basketball career and the lasting impact he had on his alma mater's program. This honor serves as an inspiration for current and future Wheeler players to strive for similar levels of excellence both on and off the court.