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Duke basketball recruiting: Five-star NC prep on offer watch

A one-time Cameron Crazie scored 34 in front of Duke basketball recruiters.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball recruiting: Five-star NC prep on offer watch
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While on an unofficial visit in late November, North Meck (N.C.) junior Isaiah Evans joined the Cameron Crazies toward the end of the Duke basketball team's home win over Ohio State.

Two weeks later, Jon Scheyer sent an assistant to check up on the 6-foot-7, 170-pound five-star small forward, whose length and smooth moves bring to mind former Blue Devil one-and-done and current New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram.

Then Scheyer and Amile Jefferson showed up on Tuesday night to watch Evans in action. It's safe to say that he moved one giant step closer to an offer from the Blue Devils.

With the Duke coaches on hand, Evans tallied 34 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in North Meck's 95-53 win over West Cabarrus in the first round of the NCHSAA 4A Basketball State Playoffs.

Evans has skyrocketed from No. 71 to No. 29 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite since December and seems due for another bump.

Meanwhile, Scheyer appears to value long-armed snipers who double as tenacious defenders. And judging by Evans' highlights and the following scouting report from Rivals' Travis Graf this week arguing in favor of his deserved rise in the rankings, he fits that description:

"Isaiah Evans is one of the more intriguing two-way prospects in the 2024 class. A lengthy wing, the four-star has great touch on his jumper, shooting about 40 percent from the outside in 36 games tracked on Cerebro Sports over the last year.

"He's also an anticipatory defender that uses his length to stifle plays. Evans can guard both the wing and guard positions at a high level and is a player I'll be watching closely this spring."

All in all, it sounds like Isaiah Evans should be watching for a Duke basketball offer.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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