Why Isaiah Evans Deserves More Playing Time On The Court For Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer

On Wednesday December 4 , 2024 when 9th ranked Duke was hosting, opposing 2nd ranked Auburn in ACC/ SEC Challenge freshman guard Isaiah Evans ignited 9th ranked offensively Duke as they came back to win. In the 1st half Duke was down 13-2 in 1st half to 2nd ranked Auburn in ACC/ SEC Challenge Wednesday night in Durham Duke came back to win 84-78 as Isaiah Evans ignited Duke offensively.

As Isaiah Evans ignited Duke offensively he was was 6-9 on field goals , 6-8 on 3 pointers 1 rebound, 18 points.

Following Isaiah Evans igniting 9th ranked Duke offensively against Auburn Isaiah Evans had this to say!

I’m used to being the flame thrower . I’m just happy I could contribute . It was amazing . Since I signed with Duke I always dreamed about being in a high intensity game like that and delivering for my team and then coming out with the win - that was the most important part for me . Getting meaningful buckets, getting stops on defense, timely rebounds , it just felt amazing out there.

Following Isaiah Evans igniting 9th ranked Duke offensively against Auburn Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about Isaiah Evans to David Shumate who does play by play on the Duke Radio Network!

Obviously I know you’re going to ask me about Isiah so I’ll just beat you to it. And his attitude man has been incredible for not playing . I know as a young player , that’s difficult his first time really going through it and to be ready to go , you have to have some , you have to have some courage to be in the moments and do what he did.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-rewind-auburn/id1118770038?i=1000679343152

I think Isiah Evans deserves more playing on the court for Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer because he showed that he is capable of contributing offensively in big games, big moments like he did during the ACC/ SEC Challenge game against 2nd ranked Auburn in Duke’s 84-78 win.

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Will Isaiah Evans get more playing time on the court ? Will have to wait and see!