“James is practically unguardable and demands a double- or triple-team almost every time he touches the ball. What is most impressive is his high motor. He plays every possession like he still has something to prove.”

Faragi Phillips

Head Coach - Head coach of Whitehaven High

Athletic Excellence

The 7-foot, 230-pound senior center had led the Mustangs to a 24-8 record and a berth in the Class AAA state tournament quarterfinals at the time of his selection. Wiseman averaged 25.8 points, 14.8 rebounds, 5.5 blocks and 1.3 steals through 32 games. The Class AAA Mr. Basketball winner, Wiseman is ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2019 by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports. He will participate in the 2019 Nike Hoop Summit in Oregon next month.

Academic Achievement

Wiseman has maintained an A-minus average in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Memphis beginning this fall.

Exemplary Character

Wiseman has volunteered locally at the Big River Crossing Marathon to benefit a youth tutoring and mentoring program. He has also donated his time with Habitat for Humanity and as a youth basketball coach.