Isaiah Evans Announces Return to Duke
Duke star Isaiah Evans declared on social media Tuesday that he will be returning to school for the 2025-26 season. The former five-star recruit, who mainly contributed as a bench player, averaged 7.0 points during the past season.
Recent Changes in Duke’s Roster
This announcement follows the recent declaration of Duke superstar Cooper Flagg, projected as the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, to enter the draft. Flagg concludes his college career as one of the premier one-and-done players of the modern era.
Caleb Foster’s Return
Another important decision for Duke’s offseason was guard Caleb Foster. The former four-star recruit began the 2024-25 season as a starter but lost his position to Sion James. Foster revealed last week that he will also return for the 2025-26 season.
Freshman Declares for Draft
This news arrives shortly after star freshman Kon Knueppel officially entered the 2025 NBA Draft, making him the first Blue Devil to make such an announcement. Soon after, star guard Tyrese Proctor followed suit and declared for the draft.
Transfer Portal Watch
Duke has yet to make any acquisitions through the transfer portal, but that is anticipated to change soon. Attention is now focused on Khaman Maluach, who is expected to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft before the April 26 deadline.
Future of Duke Basketball
As Duke enters Year 4 of the Jon Scheyer era, several questions loom. With Flagg, Knueppel, and potentially Maluach all likely moving on to the NBA, Duke could face another major overhaul of their starting lineup. Sion James has exhausted his eligibility, and Proctor will be turning pro as well.
Current Status of Duke Players
CBS Sports is actively tracking the current status of the Duke roster and their recruiting class. Here’s where some key Duke players stand for the 2025-26 season:
Players Returning
- Caleb Foster | G | Soph. – GP: 38 | PPG: 4.9 | RPG: 1.7 | APG: 1.4
- Isaiah Evans | G/F | Fr. – GP: 36 | PPG: 6.8 | RPG: 1.1 | APG: 0.5
Foster plans to build on his experience after a season filled with adjustments, while Evans, who has drawn comparisons to Brandon Ingram, looks to expand his role after a limited freshman year.
