NBA Draft Scouting Report: Duke's Isaiah Evans

Scouting Report: Isaiah Evans

Isaiah Evans of North Mecklenburg takes a shot against McEachern in the Consolation Championship game in the City of Palms Classic on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers. McEachern won 78-71. / Rok Baller/Special to The News-Press / USA TODAY NETWORK

1. Player Info
2. Prospect Profile
3. Highlights
4. Draft Projection
5. 2025 Big Board

Player Info

Isaiah Evans

Wing | Duke 

Height: 6'6” | Weight: 175 lbs 

2025 Draft Age: 19.54

North Mecklenburg's #0 Isaiah Evans silences the crowd after a shot as New Hanover took on North Mecklenburg in the 4A State Championship game Saturday March 16, 2024 at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C. Hanover lost 57 to 47. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK

Prospect Profile

An absolutely lethal scorer, Evans is a walking mismatch as a 6-foot-7 wing who possesses self-creation upside and a playmaking skillset. He has extremely long arms and uses that length to create advantages against smaller opponents. He's also one of the most passionate athletes in this class, playing with a contagious energy that is very loud on the court. He also boasts extreme confidence and plays with a chip on his shoulder, which makes him an even more exciting prospect. 

Leveraging his three-level scoring package, Evans has what it takes to be a contributor at the NBA level even with his wiry frame. He certainly needs to add more strength in the next few years, but his archetype and playstyle won't be dictated by that on the offensive end. The 6-foot-7 wing has deep range that makes opposing defenders stick with him as he draws gravity. As such, he often can take his defender to the rim if they overplay, or pull up over them if they decide to give him space. His size, length and release point allow him to get clean shots off on the perimeter.

Again, he will need to get stronger to really reach his ceiling, but even now Evans is a disruptive defender. That energy and passion he plays with results in often being in the right place at the right time and his effort generally results in good things happening on that end. He has learned how to jump passing lanes and has a natural feel for the game on the defensive side of the ball.  

Evans is often compared to former Duke wing and current New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, which is completely reasonable if you've watched both of their offensive games. The former five-star recruit will have a real shot at going one-and-done if he can carve out a role as a freshman and showcase his elite scoring upside.

Highlights

Draft Projection

Mid First-Round Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

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2025 Big Board

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