Duke sophomore guard Isaiah Evans finally heard his name on draft night, as the Brooklyn Nets selected him at No. 33 overall in the second round. The pick was pre‑arranged to move to the Minnesota Timberwolves, giving Evans a path to a franchise eager for a 6‑foot‑6 floor spacer. He spent the first round in the green room, then waited the whole night for his call.

Evans entered the draft after two seasons averaging 38% from three‑point range as an off‑the‑ball spacer. Scouts praised his shooting but flagged his 186‑pound frame as too slim for NBA physicality. Falling to the second round mirrors the path of later stars like Nikola Jokic, a No. 41 pick in 2014, and Jalen Brunson, selected No. 33 in 2018, showing that draft position need not limit impact.

Timberwolves add Evans to a backcourt already featuring Anthony Edwards and a growing roster of shooters. If he bulks up and translates his perimeter efficiency, he could provide the spacing needed for Minnesota’s uptempo style. The contract for a second‑rounder carries minimal guaranteed money, so the team can evaluate him without salary‑cap strain.