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Duke head coach Jon Scheyer expresses pride in Isaiah Evans after the locker room clip went viral.
Evans has grown as a scorer and defender and is part of Duke’s top-25 measured performance this season.
Scheyer notes Evans helps empower teammates to take ownership and communicate on defense.
Duke holds 11 Quadrant 1 victories with nine wins over top-25 teams entering the Virginia game.
Evans continues to grow as Duke eyes ACC regular-season success this season.
Coach Scheyer emphasizes practice-led improvement translating to game moments for Duke.
Video of Evans’ locker room breakdown drew hundreds of thousands of views on Duke’s YouTube page.
The Fayetteville Observer reports on Evans’ leadership impact beyond scoring.
Duke aims to maintain momentum as they prepare for No. 11 Virginia and a potential ACC title pursuit.
Rodd Baxley covers Duke-related ACC developments for The Fayetteville Observer.

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Duke trusted Evans and Ngongba to carry larger roles after the 2024-25 starting five left for the NBA, signaling a shift to youth-driven impact.
Evans rose to primary scoring alongside Boozer, improving from 6.8 points as a freshman to 14.5 points per game as a sophomore.
During ACC play, Evans was exceptionally hot, averaging 16.6 points on strong two-point and three-point shooting.
Ngongba turned defense into offense, improving footwork and becoming a stronger passer while boosting career highs.
Ngongba’s defensive impact is highlighted by top defensive metrics, positioning him as a potential first-round NBA prospect.
Analyst Myron Medcalf listed Evans among college basketball's top 25 breakouts this year, placing him at No. 12.
Duke climbed the national narrative with key wins over ranked opponents, reinforcing its title-contender status.
Coaching staff prioritized continuity and experience, balancing a young roster with proven performers.
Recruiting momentum remained strong, with Duke landing the No. 1 overall 2025 class to reinforce the squad.
The pair’s development was framed as a foundation for Duke’s long-term success amid roster turnover.

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