Isaiah Evans

Updated on 6/30/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 180
College: Duke
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 12/6/2005

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 19
Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 33 by the Brooklyn Nets
(Rights traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves)

Pros:

Solid shooter, especially from deep
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Terrific free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Moves well off the ball on offense
Fairly solid defender
Good athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his rebounding
Must get stronger

Summary:

Isaiah Evans is an athletic, skilled sharpshooting swingman that played college basketball at Duke. He is a talented marksman that shoots the ball very well and adds a movement component to his team’s offense, and he could end up being a first round pick in the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Tankathon Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-27-25 Duke-Arkansas Game via CBS Sports

Games Scouted:
4/2/24 2024 McDonald’s High School All-American Game
4/13/24 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
12/4/24 Duke vs. Auburn
2/22/25 Duke vs. Illinois
3/23/25 Duke vs. Baylor
3/27/25 Duke vs. Arizona
3/29/25 Duke vs. Alabama
11/4/25 Duke vs. Texas
1/6/26 Duke vs. Louisville
2/7/26 Duke vs. North Carolina
2/21/26 Duke vs. Michigan

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