It’s unclear what Duke sharpshooter Isaiah Evans will decide for next season.
So far, none of Duke’s 10 scholarship players with remaining eligibility have entered the transfer portal or declared for the NBA Draft. While some choices—like projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg—seem inevitable, others, like Evans, remain uncertain.
Evans, a former five-star prospect and McDonald’s All-American from North Meck High School in North Carolina, could potentially play a major role for Duke in 2025–26. However, the 6-foot-6, 175-pound freshman might also consider transferring to a program where he could receive more playing time, especially if Duke brings in five-star forward Nate Ament.
During his first year, Evans played in 36 games—mostly off the bench—and averaged 6.8 points and 1.1 rebounds in just 13.8 minutes per game. He led Duke’s regular rotation in three-point accuracy, hitting 41.6% from deep, and was even projected as a potential second-round pick in some mock drafts.
Despite his shooting ability, Evans saw limited action in the NCAA Tournament, logging under 10 minutes in every game after the first round and just two minutes in the Final Four loss to Houston. That drop in usage could influence whether he stays at Duke or looks for opportunities elsewhere.
The deadline to enter the transfer portal is April 22.
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