Duke have advanced to the semifinal round of the ACC Tournament after an 80-79 win against Florida State.
Cameron Boozer, regarded as one of the nation’s best players, scored 23 points in the victory.
Evans Steps Up for Duke
With starting guard Caleb Foster and starting big man Patrick Ngongba II sidelined for the entire ACC Tournament, Isaiah Evans stepped up for Duke against Florida State.
Evans tallied 32 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block. He shot 11-of-20 from the field and 7-of-16 from 3-point range. Evans was the game’s leading scorer and one of only two Duke players to score in double figures.
Evans’ performance offers a glimpse at what the talented wing player can offer a team at the next level.
NBA Draft Prospects
Evans is averaging 15 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game this season. He is shooting 43.3% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc.
Rated the No. 13 overall prospect and No. 4 small forward in the 2024 recruiting class by 247Sports coming out of high school, Evans has become a bigger part of Duke’s rotation alongside Cameron Boozer.
After filling a smaller role for the Blue Devils last year, Evans has likely secured a spot in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and could climb even higher with a few more big performances.
Duke Face Clemson in Semifinal
Duke will meet Clemson in the ACC Tournament semifinals. Both teams are also preparing for the NCAA Tournament, which starts next week.
North Carolina fell at the hands of Clemson, while Miami topped Louisville and Virginia took down NC State.
The Blue Devils have been one of college basketball’s best teams throughout the campaign.
Evans’ primary role is to knock down shots from the outside and space the floor. His length allows him to be disruptive on defence and grab rebounds.
In the NBA, Evans would likely have to add strength to his frame to be a more impactful defender and rebounder. The second-year wing clearly has potential in both of those areas to accompany his shooting prowess.