The NCAA stage is roaring with new names and glowing talents. Among them, the basketball coach and CEO of JUSHOOP Chris Johnson has surfaced in the news recently, for his son Isaiah Johnson committing to Colorado Buffaloes for college basketball while receiving social media well wishes from Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Darius Garland among others. Even though the likes of ‘King James’ cheered for the young star calling him ‘nephew’, the former Miami Heat champion who raises 5 kids seem to be at the peak of his ‘Uncle’ role as seen in this recent message for the ‘family’. 

The spotlight here is on ‘D-Wade’s‘ recent IG story in which the Hall of Famer shares his excitement as the young champ completes the University visits and signs his deal as guard for the 2025-26 NCAA Season. The story shows the father-son duo clad in black outfits imprinted with ‘University of Colorado’ in a cheerful air. Curious to know Wade’s take on it?

The 3x NBA champion put out a 6-word message on IG: “I love watching my family win!!!” and went on to exclaim at Johnson: “Proud dad face!” ‘Father Prime’ further anchored the family feelings saying: “Congrats nephew and Congrats my brother!!!! ✍🏾day!!” 

Coach Johnson being popular in the NBA and having trained legends throughout his career, his son’s achievement is expected to attract some support. However, many may wonder why ‘The Flash‘ takes an extra leap!

In the first place, the 13x NBA All-Star is used to develop an attachment with coaches: “Your coaches become mentors, coaches become role models, they become father figures,” the NBA.com quotes as Wade beat around the way he grew up. Besides that, Johnson, alongside former No. 3, trains Zaire Wade who is a professional basketball player himself.

Moreover, at a professional level, Johnson’s company is in partnership with Wade Basketball Academy on its mission to cover the globe. This gives a very good reason for Wade to call Johnson and his kiddo family. 

Thus, in theory, Dwyane Wade has his eyes on 6 children, the other 5 being Zaire and Zaya he had with ex-wife Siovaughn Funches, Xavier with Aja Metoyer, Kaavia James with Gabrielle Union, and Dahveon Morris his nephew who is under his legal guardianship. With Johnson, his blended family seemingly just had an extension. At this point, you might appreciate some insights into this new member and college basketball star. 

The star in the making: Dwyane Wade’s nephew Isaiah Johnson

The young lad is into his senior year at Campbell Hall High School which means his NCAA debut needs patience until 2025.  Meanwhile, the kid is promising to be rated as the 31st-best player in California, which shifts to 29th position according to the On3.com ranking. The role of Isaiah in the 2024 CIF Southern Section Boys Basketball Championships as No. 5 PG is something appreciated by Buffaloes on his entry. 

“He’s got unbelievable skill and he’s got the ability to shoot the ball from deep. He has a great feel for the game,” says Tad Boyle the head coach as he predicts Johnson’s potential to make a jump soon. Moreover, the consistency of the kid sticking to Campbell Hall and the family background nudge Boyle to trust the kid’s reliability. 

However, the 17-year-old 6’1″ Johnson is one of the five high school lads the Buffaloes picked up for next winter season with hopes to develop and has to adapt alongside big men like 6’11” Fawaz “Tacko” Ifaola from Lagos, Nigeria. Meanwhile, his recent game against the Harward Westlake Wolverines, where he scored 36 points, is promising given the prowess of the opponent ranking 1 in the state division. 

Now that the GOAT of the Miami Heat showers his blessings on the young standout, the expectations upon him might have skyrocketed.