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Isaiah Evans

Grade

74.6
SF
20th Overall Pick - 30th Overall Pick
2026 Draft Class

Isaiah Evans

Duke
6'6''
180lbs
Age 20
Apr 17, 2026

Executive Summary

Isaiah Evans projects as a high-volume perimeter scorer and elite off-ball shooter who thrives on movement, quick releases, and attacking closeouts. He brings confidence, stamina, and transition value, with the ability to stretch defenses and create scoring opportunities without dominating the ball.

Strengths

Perimeter offense, Transition, and Shooting

Weaknesses

Inside Offense, Inside Defense, and Game IQ

Full Scouting Report

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Game IQ/Poise:
Pros:
•Knows his role
•Good off ball movement
Cons:
•Impatient shot selection; lets it fly
•Rushes shot
•Only play makes when play is designed for it
Character:
Pros:
•Not scared of missing
Cons:
•Confident, but can be cocky
Athleticism/Frame:
Pros:
•Lengthy, uses it well
•Taller guard
•Lots of stamina
Cons:
•Not strong
Shooting:
Pros:

Shooter but stats don’t back it up Quick release, spot up shooter, catch & shoot, volume

Cons:
•None
Playmaking:
Pros:
•Only playmakes on pic & rolls
Cons:
•Can be decision maker, but shouldn’t be relied upon
•Loves to shoot too much
Offense (perimeter):
Pros:
•Lives out here
•Very good off-ball movement
•Ruthless attacker when can’t get outside, gets shot up
Cons:
•Doesn’t dribble into a jump shot; if he’s dribbling, he’s driving
Shot selection
Pros:
•Shoots if open at all
Cons:
•Rushes shot
Offense (inside):
Pros:
•Good contact finisher
•Length helps him finish
•Off-ball movement leads to open layups
Cons:
•No post moves
•Minimal inside touch
•Mismatches don’t lead to inside points
Defense (perimeter):
Pros:
•Pesky defender
•Good ball denier
•Uses length well
•Goes over/battles through screens well
Cons:
•Not a dominant defender
•Any size wins
Defense (inside):
Pros:
•Good use of length to sometimes get blocks
•Can be a good option to be a 2nd defender for a double team in the post
Cons:
•Any size wins
•Pretty much a non-factor
Transition:
Pros:
•Transition finisher
•Will get out in transition from perimeter steals
•Quick to get out in transition
Cons:
•None
Player Comp:
•Ceiling: MPJ, starter
•Floor: Luke Kennard, 3 pt specialist
Archetype:
•3 pt slasher, shot chucker
Teams:
•Warriors, Pistons, Nuggets, Knicks, Raptors, Hornets, Heat
•Any team that makes a lot of space for open outside shots and plays fast
Ratings:
•Game IQ/Poise: 6.8/10
•Character: 8.3/10
•Athleticism/Frame: 6.9/10
•Shooting: 7.9/10
•Offense (perimeter): 9.2/10
•Offense (inside): 4.6/10
•Defense (perimeter): 7.8/10
•Defense (inside): 2.4/10
•Transition: 7.9/10
•Intangible: 7.9/10
Total: 74.6/100
Games Watched:
•vs Texas, vs Western Carolina, vs Kansas, vs Florida, vs UNC, ACC Finals vs Virginia
Matthew Jewell

Matthew Jewell

Head NBA Scout and Analyst View Full Bio

I am a sports analyst and research assistant for the WSU Sports Management department with a central focus on the NBA. I break down players, teams, and schemes through film study and data to deliver sharp, in-depth scouting reports, and team evaluations. I’m born and raised in Castro Valley, California and am currently seeking a degree in Data Analytics with a focus in Sports Management.

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