Isaiah Stewart facts for kids

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Isaiah Stewart

Stewart with the Detroit Pistons in 2022
No. 28 – Detroit Pistons
Power forward / center
Personal information
Born	(2001-05-22) May 22, 2001 (age 24) Rochester, New York, U.S.
High school	McQuaid Jesuit (Brighton, New York) La Lumiere School (La Porte, Indiana)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Washington (2019–2020)
NBA Draft	2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2020–present
League	NBA
Career history
2020–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021) First-team All-Pac-12 (2020) National high school player of the year (2019) McDonald's All-American (2019)
Medals Representing  United States FIBA World U17 Cup Gold 2018 Argentina Team

Isaiah Stewart II (born May 22, 2001) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is known for playing both center and power forward positions. Stewart is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.

Before joining the NBA, Stewart played college basketball for the Washington Huskies. In high school, he was considered one of the best players in the country. He earned honors like McDonald's All-American and was named Mr. Basketball USA.

Early Life and Basketball Start

Isaiah Stewart was born in Rochester, New York. When he was younger, he enjoyed playing soccer and boxing.

By fifth grade, Isaiah decided to focus on basketball. He was drawn to the sport because of his height and athletic ability. He started playing organized basketball at age 10. By the time he was 12, he was already about 6 feet tall!

High School Basketball Journey

Stewart at the Nike EYBL in July 2018

Stewart attended McQuaid Jesuit High School for his first two years. As a freshman, at just 14 years old, he was 6 feet 7 inches tall. In his first season, he averaged 18.5 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game. He even scored 40 points in two games in a row! He was named the Rochester City Athletic Conference player of the year.

During his sophomore year, he had an injury to his tailbone. This meant he missed most of that season. However, when he returned, he quickly showed his skills. In his first game back, he scored 35 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.

Moving to a Prep School

For his junior year, Stewart moved to La Lumiere School. This is a special prep school in La Porte, Indiana. It has a very famous basketball program.

At La Lumiere, he continued to play great. He averaged nearly 20 points and 11 rebounds per game. He helped his team win many games. In his senior year, he led his team to an amazing 30-1 record. He won top awards like the Naismith Prep Player of the Year and Mr. Basketball USA. He also played in major high school all-star games. These included the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

Choosing a College

Isaiah Stewart was one of the top high school basketball players in 2019. Many colleges wanted him to play for them. On January 21, 2019, he decided to play for Washington. He chose Washington because of his strong connection with coach Mike Hopkins.

College Career at Washington

When Stewart started college, many people thought he would be a top pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He made his college debut against the Baylor Bears. He scored 15 points and had 7 rebounds, helping Washington win the game.

By the end of his freshman season, Stewart was recognized as one of the best players in his conference. He was named to the All-Pac-12 first team. He averaged 17 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. After just one year in college, he decided to enter the NBA draft.

Professional Career in the NBA

Joining the Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Stewart was picked 16th overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Soon after, he was part of a trade that sent him to the Detroit Pistons. On December 1, 2020, he officially signed his first contract with the Pistons.

Stewart quickly became an important player for the Pistons. He is known for his strong defense and rebounding.

Key Moments with the Pistons

On November 21, 2021, Stewart was involved in an on-court incident with LeBron James during a game. As a result, Stewart was suspended for two games.

In March 2023, Stewart had a left shoulder injury. This kept him off the court for several weeks.

On July 10, 2023, Isaiah Stewart signed a new contract extension with the Pistons. This showed that the team believes in him for the future.

Playing for Team USA

Stewart has also played for the United States national team. He was part of the team that won the gold medal at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Argentina. In the final game, he led all players with 15 points and 9 rebounds, helping the U.S. team win against France.

Career Statistics

NBA Stats

College Stats

Personal Life

Isaiah Stewart's father, Dela Stewart, came to the United States from Jamaica in the 1970s. He worked on farms and later in construction in New York. Isaiah's paternal grandfather, who was a fisherman and farmer in Jamaica, was also very tall, standing 6 feet 9 inches.

Isaiah Stewart wears the number 33 jersey to honor Patrick Ewing. Ewing was a famous Jamaican-American NBA player.

Images for kids

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  Stewart at the Nike EYBL in July 2018

See also

In Spanish: Isaiah Stewart para niños