A former five-star recruit ranked as the No. 13 overall player in the Class of 2024 out of high school, Evans played in 36 games with the 35-win Blue Devils this past season, averaging 6.8 points and shooting 41.

Isaiah Evans didn’t need a dramatic statement to make waves. His understated response “yea” to Duke Basketball’s social media query confirmed what many fans hoped: the 6-foot-6 guard will return to Durham for his sophomore season.

After one season with the Blue Devils, highly touted prospect Isaiah Evans has elected not to test the NBA Draft or transfer portal, and will stay at Duke.