Isaiah Evans plans to learn from Timberwolves teammate Jaden McDaniels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Isaiah Evans was drafted No. 33 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft. After his selection, Evans expressed a desire to learn defensive skills from teammate Jaden McDaniels, rather than focusing on offensive stars like Anthony Edwards. Evans aims to improve his defensive game, which is crucial for his potential role as a '3-and-D' player in today's NBA, under the guidance of coach Chris Finch and McDaniels.
- •Isaiah Evans was selected by the Timberwolves on June 28, 2026.
- •Evans highlights Jaden McDaniels as a key mentor for his development.
- •He aims to improve defensively to increase his value in the league.
- •Evans hopes to fit into a '3-and-D' role as a rookie.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Evans reveals what Timberwolves teammate he wants to learn from
"Former Duke alum Isaiah Evans is looking forward to learning from defensive specialist Jaden McDaniels after being selected by the Timberwolves.
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