With Duke basketball needing to replace the entire starting five, Isaiah Evans factors in as a major part of the plans.

After one season with the Blue Devils, highly touted prospect Isaiah Evans has elected not to test the NBA Draft or transfer portal, and will stay at Duke.

Duke retained a big name as a building block for its 2025-26 roster Tuesday as freshman forward Isaiah Evans announced on social media he plans to put his professional pursuits on hold and return to the Blue Devils for his sophomore season.