Isaiah Evans Returns as Duke Loses Key Starters

Isaiah Evans, Duke's 6'6" wing and former five-star recruit, will return for his sophomore season, providing a key boost as the Blue Devils lose Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Tyrese Proctor to the NBA Draft. Evans averaged 6.8 points and led Duke in three-point shooting at 41.6% as a freshman, earning praise for his defensive improvements. Key rotation player Maliq Brown is also returning after overcoming injuries, helping to secure valuable experience and depth for head coach Jon Scheyer. Duke is set to add the highly touted Boozer twins and is actively pursuing Cedric Coward in the transfer portal to further strengthen the roster. Evans' decision to stay is seen as a bridge for the program, expected to guide a team blending returning veterans and talented newcomers. The Blue Devils remain positioned as ACC and national contenders for another Final Four run.