Isaiah Evans to Wolves After Julius Randle Trade, Watch Highlights of No. 33 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft through a trade with the Brooklyn Nets involving Julius Randle.
- Evans played a key role for Duke, averaging 15.0 points and 3.2 rebounds per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range during their ACC regular season and tournament championship run.
- He demonstrated clutch performances in high-stakes games, including scoring 25 points in the Sweet 16 NCAA tournament win over St. John's and 20 points in the ACC tournament championship game against Virginia.
- Evans' shooting ability, particularly his off-ball three-point shooting and improved slashing to the rim, draws comparisons to NBA player Jordan Hawkins, highlighting his potential as a valuable playmaker.
- Despite being overshadowed by other top prospects, Evans took on a larger role as a sophomore on a talented Duke team and proved his scoring ability in critical moments.
