Evans Leaves Duke for NBA Draft

0:00On April 22nd, Duke's sophomore shooting guard, Isaiah Evans, just declared for the 2026 NBA drapped after two strong seasons with the blue. Devils. The 6-foot-6 wing dropped 15 points per game this year, shooting over 40% from the field and 36% from DeBon Moore. Then seven tries a night. He's leaving Durham for the pros, closing one big chapter for coach John Shire Squad. Meanwhile, teammate Patrick and Gongba decided to stick around for another year, even though both were late first round projections. In this NIO world, guys aren't rushing out for rookie deals anymore. Evans could pocket 2-4 million dollars straight away, but staying might've boosted that even higher. Still, the sharpshooter chose the leap now. Fans and scouts see Evans as a prime 3-D threat up top with his long wingspan and sudden bursts from outside. He leveled up big time as a sophomore, mixing in drives and finishes at the rim, instead of just camping beyond the arc like his freshman year, where nearly all his shots were

1:03threes. On the roster front, Duke's bringing back Kaden Booser, Kayla Foster, Sebastian Wilkins, and In Gongba. They snagged transfers like Belmont's Drew Sharnowski and Wisconsin standout John Blackwell to fill gaps. Word is, freshman Dame Sars she returned soon, while Cameron Booser looks headed to the draft. Shires got a solid core shaping up, blending vets and new blood for next season's run.