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Isaiah Evans prepares for NBA Draft with mother’s support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:21 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Isaiah Evans prepares for NBA Draft with mother’s support
Summary

Isaiah Evans is set to participate in the 2026 NBA Draft after two successful years at Duke. He previously excelled at North Carolina, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors. A strong bond with his mother, Marieke Lemon, has been fundamental to his success, with her supporting his dreams and developing her own business. The NBA Draft will take place in less than two weeks.

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  • •Isaiah Evans participated in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 12.
  • •He was named Gatorade Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
  • •Evans' freshman season at Duke saw the team reach the Final Four.
  • •Duke narrowly missed returning to the Final Four in Evans' sophomore year.
  • •His mother helped build her nail business while supporting his career.
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  • 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Evans’ Biggest Fan Will Come As No Surprise
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Evans and his mother are very close and good to one another

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