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Isaiah Evans is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA) ¹². He is a guard/wing sharpshooter who previously played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils ¹⁶.

Early Life and College Career

Born on December 6, 2005, Isaiah Evans was a highly touted high school player ¹. He was named the 2024 North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year and participated in prestigious events such as the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic ⁷. Following his successful high school career, he committed to playing college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils ¹³.

NBA Draft and Professional Career

Evans entered the 2026 NBA Draft after playing for Duke ³. He was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the draft ³⁵⁶. His selection marked his entry into professional basketball ³.

During the 2026 NBA Draft, Evans garnered attention for wearing an estimated $4 million worth of diamonds ⁴. Despite being considered a well-known name, he was selected on the second night of the draft after the first round concluded ⁴⁸. The Timberwolves also added Trey Kaufman-Renn in the same draft ⁵.