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Former Duke Blue Devil Isaiah Evans will exit the NBA Draft Green Room on Tuesday night without hearing his name called.
Evans, who had a very interesting decision to make this offseason regarding a return to college basketball or making the jump to the NBA, has officially fallen out of the first round of the draft entirely.
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) shoots the ball past Duke Blue Devils guard 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 Not Selected in First Round of NBA Draft
Evans was a late invite to the Green Room, making it that much more surprising that the 6’6″ sharpshooter was not taken in the first round. Nonetheless, the sting is still prevalent.
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Evans faced a tough decision this offseason following a sophomore year with the Blue Devils that certainly saw him grow as a player, but didn’t exactly boost his draft stock as much as many expected heading into the 2025-26 campaign.
As a sophomore with the Blue Devils, Evans averaged 15.0 points on 36.1% shooting from three-point range on 7.4 attempts a contest. Projected as a lengthy 3-and-D prospect at the next level, his three-point shot was his most attractive trait.
Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; IDuke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) shoots the ball against the St. John’s Red Storm in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
However, Evans diversified his offensive game in his second year of college basketball. As a rookie, 82% of Evans’ shot attempts and 78% of his makes came from the perimeter. As a sophomore, 65% of his shot attempts and 54% of his makes came from beyond the arc.
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Evans will now have to wait until day two of…
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