Evans declares for 2026 NBA Draft after standout Duke sophomore year

After two seasons at Duke, Isaiah Evans has officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, ending a productive collegiate run that solidified him as a projected first‑round selection. The Blue Devils wing earned a spot on the All‑ACC Third Team and started all thirty‑eight games this season, delivering consistent scoring and improved efficiency. Evans averaged fifteen points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 43.3 percent from the field, 36.1 percent from three and an impressive eighty‑six percent at the free‑throw line, the best mark on the roster and fifth in the conference.

His postseason surge further boosted his profile. He scored a career‑high thirty‑two points against Florida State in the ACC quarterfinals and grabbed ten rebounds in the semifinal win over Clemson, a number he matched in Duke’s NCAA Tournament opener against Siena. With his development trending upward, Evans now turns his focus to the professional stage.