Isaiah Ihnen

Created on 5/25/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 220
College: Liberty
Classification: Seventh-Year Senior
Country: Germany
Birthdate: 10/15/2000

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Decent shooter
Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent rebounder
Above average athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Significant injury history, has trouble staying healthy

Summary:

Isaiah Ihnen is a tall, mobile forward that played at Minnesota before transferring to Liberty. He is a long, mobile scorer that can make shots out of the post, as well as from deep. He’s also been quite injury prone over the years, and the toll of injuries seemed like he may have sapped him of some athleticism, as he doesn’t appear to be quite as explosive as he was at the start of his career. In fact, he’s missed three seasons, including the 2025-26 season, but he will be automatically eligible to be in the 2026 draft.

Still, his size and scoring prowess could make him a solid role player in international basketball, and while Ihnen had a roller coaster of a career in college, his skill set could enable him to carve out a niche role professionally if he can return to full health.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/24/24 Liberty-Kansas State Game via Big 12 Conference

Games Scouted:
2/19/20 Minnesota vs. Indiana
12/15/20 Minnesota vs. Illinois

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