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Future Duke Basketball Wing Catches Fire on Senior Night

Duke basketball prize Isaiah Evans pulled off a slick move to wow his fans.

Matt Giles

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Last week, North Meck (N.C.) forward and 2024 Duke basketball signee Isaiah Evans eclipsed 2,000 points as a prep. Fast forward to this week, and the 6-foot-6, 170-pound five-star added 33 points to that total on Senior Night.

Evans, a McDonald's All-American who ranks No. 13 on the 247Sports 2024 Composite and draws comparisons to 2015-16 Blue Devil sensation Brandon Ingram, is no stranger to 30-plus outings, as he's posted loads of them across his brilliant high school career. He tallied 44 earlier this month and 62 in a playoff bout last year.

But the 18-year-old saved arguably the filthiest pump fake and stare in his arsenal for his final regular-season performance in front of his home crowd on Friday night.

Check out the first highlight in the video below, in which Evans stops on a dime at the top of the key, dizzies the West Charlotte defender, takes a moment to look back at him, and splashes the three:

Isaiah Evans will be alongside at least four other celebrated recruits arriving in Durham this summer. They are Montverde (Fla.) five-star forward and top-ranked 2024 talent Cooper Flagg, Wisconsin Lutheran five-star forward Kon Knueppel, and two Paul VI (Va.) standouts in five-star center Patrick Ngongba II and four-star wing Darren Harris.

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The collection remains No. 1 in the country. It will mark Duke basketball's third top-two haul since now-second-year head coach Jon Scheyer began calling all the shots for the program on the recruiting trail.

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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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