Isaac Haney - Northwestern State

Another SW MO standout and Yanders Law alum commits to a new school - Isaac Haney is headed to Northwestern State.

Isaac Haney torched the prep scene in Missouri and traveling with Yanders Law around the country. During his first year in the NCAA, he was an impactful player for a solid Missouri State squad. When he decided to enter the transfer portal, he admittedly did not know quite what to expect.

“It was definitely all very new,” Haney tells The Basketball Movement. “I had not spoken to anyone that had personally done it. I talked with family and all my supporters, people like Rob (Yanders) that are closest to me. Like anything else, you just take it as it comes. It felt kind of like my sophomore and junior seasons (in high school) getting recruited all over again.”

During his time playing for Missouri State, Haney came away with a wealth of experience as he continues to grow with the game he has always loved.

“I learned how to adjust to the college game,” Haney says. “It is a bit like in high school when you come in as a freshman but get to play varsity against guys that may be three or four years older than you. Getting recruited is tough enough, but then you’re back to playing older dudes again.”

Isacc says that the best thing to come out of his year with MSU was becoming more physically equipped to play at the college level.

Asked how he decided to play for Northwestern State, Haney gives a nod to his new head coach and a desire to continue the winning ways he has been accustomed to throughout his career.

“I had to take a step back and think about what was best for me and my future,” Haney says. “I also have a great relationship with Coach (Corey) Gipson. He’s about what I’m about - winning most of all. (Northwestern) is a smaller school, but we’ll be able to compete with whoever we play.”

Moving over 400 miles to Louisiana will be a big transition for the prolific guard, but it is really just one more challenge for Haney to conquer as he always has.

“(Moving so far) is not what I would probably call ideal,” Haney says. “But, I am excited and thankful." The town is smaller and actually feels like home at West Plains. Even if it is not ideal, I am more excited than nervous.”

Haney is majoring in business administration and is choosing to emphasize financial planning. His GPA is sitting around 3.9 after his first year in school, and he seems to have a hang of being a collegiate student-athlete."

“It’s been nice,” Haney says. “I owe a lot to academic advisors in my corner, giving me the tools to be stress-free in the classroom.”

New school, same “Ice” Haney on the hardwood and in the classroom. The Basketball Movement and #LawNation will back Isaac in all his endeavors - he earned Rob Yanders’ stamp of approval long ago. He keeps getting better, and we are excited to see what he does for the Northwestern program. Good luck, Isaac!