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Future Duke Basketball Flamethrower Stacks Up 30-Point Outings

It wouldn't be a surprise if Isaiah Evans becomes a double-digit scorer as a Duke basketball rookie.

Matt Giles

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A month before committing to the Duke basketball program last spring, North Meck (N.C.) forward Isaiah Evans dropped 62 points in a state playoff game. The 6-foot-6, 170-pound five-star, now an early Blue Devil signee, hasn't matched that scoring total this year.

Perhaps he is waiting for the postseason to tip off in a few weeks.

For now, Evans is just routinely tallying 30 points or more for a North Meck squad that boasts a 16-3 overall record this season. That includes his past two performances: 33 points and six steals in Friday night's 88-53 road win over Hough (N.C.), then 30 points in a 104-39 home drubbing of Harding (N.C.) on Tuesday night.

Here are the Friday night highlights, showcasing his smooth 3-point stroke, underrated playmaking abilities, and explosive fastbreak finishes:

And as one can see in the post below, the Tuesday night bucket-getting prowess of Evans, who has drawn comparisons to former Blue Devil one-and-done and current New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, included a self-created alley-oop dunk off the glass in transition:

At No. 14 on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, Isaiah Evans has the second-highest ranking among the five Duke basketball signees. He and Montverde Academy (Fla.) forward Cooper Flagg, the nation's premier high school senior, are the only two who became McDonald's All-American Game selections last week.

The other Blue Devil prizes are Wisconsin Lutheran five-star forward Kon Knueppel and two Paul VI Catholic (Va.) sensations in five-star center Patrick Ngongba II and four-star forward Darren Harris.

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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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