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The 2026 NBA Draft is under a week away, and two former Duke Blue Devils are likely to hear their names called in the first round on June 23.
2026 ACC and National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer will be a top-three selection in this summer’s draft as one of the safest and most complete prospects in recent memory. Despite any questions about his ceiling, NBA front offices simply can’t overthink the sheer dominance and consistency that Boozer has displayed for years.
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Additionally, former Duke sharpshooter Isaiah Evans will likely hear his name in the first round, but his projected status has been a lot more volatile than that of Boozer’s.
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) dribbles the ball against Duke Blue Devils Isaiah Evans (3) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Isaiah Evans Draft Range Seems Large
Evans had a bit of a tougher decision than Boozer, whether to declare for the 2026 draft or head back to college basketball, given that the 6’6″ wing is a projected late-first-rounder. In today’s NIL era, there’s a great chance Evans could’ve earned more money at the college level next season, whether that be at Duke or another collegiate program.
Nonetheless, Evans declared for the draft and reaffirmed his intentions to remain at the NBA Combine. The North Carolina native projects as a lengthy 3-and-D wing with the ability to get hot quickly.
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His defensive capabilities won’t stand out much, but his length and ability to shoot in different ways have the sophomore as a first-round prospect.
Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) makes a three-point shot and fouled by TCU Horned Frogs guard Brock Harding (2) March 21, 2026 during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round East Region game at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. |…
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