Duke Blue Devils' Isaiah Evans NBA decision looms after Cayden Boozer choice

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As the clock ticks just a bit, Duke Blue Devils fans are getting some ideas.

Could Isaiah Evans pass up the NBA Draft and return to Durham for another year?

No one really knows for sure, but he hasn't made any announcements yet.

Duke learned earlier this week that Cayden Boozer will be back for his sophomore season. If Evans decided to return, too, that'd create quite the returning backcourt for Jon Scheyer.

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Evans certainly seems like a guy ready-made for the NBA.

He didn't play a ton as a freshman but was impactful in limited minutes. As a sophomore, he broke out. He was the Blue Devils' clear second-best player behind Cameron Boozer.

Evans averaged 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He shot 36.1% from 3-point range on high volume, along with 86.0% from the foul line.

At 6-foot-6, Evans is a lanky, athletic wing who could be expected to make outside shots right away at the NBA level.

He probably isn't quite a lottery pick, but he's got a strong case as a first-rounder.

There's a chance he tests the draft process but leaves the door open to return to Duke, which would just extend the suspense here.

Evans eventually should be a solid NBA player. Duke fans just wouldn't mind if he waited one more year before leaving the Blue Devils.