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Isaiah Evans
SG · Duke · 6'6" · age 20 · Rotation
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA dynamic movement shooter who scores in bunches
Minnesota Timberwolves
Drafted No. 33 · proj. 46–36
One of the most dangerous shooters in the class — a polarizing scorer whose jumper is the swing skill. A floor-spacing rotation wing if the rest catches up.
Proj. pick #25Range 23–40Comp Buddy Hield / Landry Shamet
Strengths
- Elite shot-making with minimal separation
- Deep range off movement
- Quick release
Top concern
Below-average athlete and defender; impact dips when the shot is off
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.