Isaiah Joe facts for kids
Joe with Arkansas in 2019
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| No. 11 – Oklahoma City Thunder | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 2, 1999 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| High school | Northside (Fort Smith, Arkansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arkansas (2018–2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2022 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2021 | →Delaware Blue Coats |
| 2022–present | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Derrick Isaiah Joe (born July 2, 1999) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Growing Up and High School Basketball
Isaiah Joe grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to Northside High School. There, he played basketball with Jaylin Williams, who is now his teammate in the NBA.
During his sophomore year, Isaiah was great at shooting three-pointers, making 41% of his shots. Before his junior year, he decided to play college basketball at the University of Arkansas. He chose Arkansas over other big schools like Alabama.
As a junior, Joe scored about 18.8 points per game. He also grabbed 4.5 rebounds and made 2.2 steals per game. He helped his team, the Grizzlies, win the Arkansas state championship. He was also named first-team All-State.
In his senior year, Joe continued to shine. He averaged 22.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.9 steals per game. He was named the Gatorade Arkansas Boys Basketball Player of the Year. He led Northside to the state title game again.
College Basketball Career
Isaiah Joe played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Freshman Season Success
In his first year (freshman season), Joe played 34 games. He averaged 13.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. He was chosen for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team.
He was amazing at shooting three-pointers, making 113 of them. This broke the record for Arkansas and tied the SEC record for a freshman. On December 1, 2018, he scored 34 points against FIU. He made 10 of 13 three-point shots in that game. This earned him the SEC Player of the Week award.
Sophomore Season Highlights
Before his second year (sophomore season), experts expected great things from Joe. He was named preseason All-SEC. He was also considered one of the top college players and a good prospect for the 2020 NBA draft.
On January 2, 2020, he was named SEC co-Player of the Week. This was after he scored 24 points and grabbed five rebounds against Indiana. On January 12, he scored 34 points, with 26 in the second half. This helped Arkansas win a comeback game against Ole Miss.
Later that season, Joe had a knee injury that needed surgery. He averaged 16.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore. After the season, he first said he would enter the NBA draft. Then he changed his mind and decided to return to Arkansas. However, he changed his mind again and left college to become a professional player.
Professional Basketball Journey
Isaiah Joe started his professional career in the NBA.
Time with the Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2022)
The Philadelphia 76ers picked Isaiah Joe in the 2020 NBA draft. He was the 49th player chosen overall. On December 3, 2020, he officially signed with the 76ers.
Joe played his first NBA game on December 27, 2020. He scored two points and had one rebound, one assist, and one steal. He played seven minutes in that game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He stayed with the 76ers until October 13, 2022, when he was waived.
Joining the Oklahoma City Thunder (2022–Present)
Soon after leaving the 76ers, Isaiah Joe signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 16, 2022. He quickly showed his skills with his new team.
On February 24, 2023, Joe scored 28 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns. This was his highest score at that time. A month later, on March 29, 2023, he set a new career high. He scored 33 points in a close game against the Charlotte Hornets.
On November 16, Joe had an amazing shooting night. He made all seven of his three-point attempts. He finished the game with 23 points, helping the Thunder win against the Golden State Warriors.
On July 1, 2024, Joe signed a new four-year contract with the Thunder. This showed how much the team valued him. On January 10, 2025, he scored 31 points. He made 11 of 16 shots, including a career-high eight three-pointers. This helped his team win against the New York Knicks.
Personal Life
Isaiah Joe has a brother named Jacob. Jacob also plays college basketball for the Newman Jets.
See also
In Spanish: Isaiah Joe para niños
