The 2024 recruiting cycle is shaping up to be a battle of top programs, including a pair of blue bloods. As it stands, North Carolina has the top class with four commitments. Three of those are five-star recruits.
But on Thursday, UNC’s rival Duke struck with a big commitment.
Five-star small forward Isaiah Evans announced his commitment to Duke, giving the Blue Devils their second commitment. Evans made the commitment a few weeks after he took an official visit.
The Huntersville, North Carolina, native is the top player in the state and picked Duke over offers from Texas, Alabama, Maryland, Kansas and Georgetown among others. North Carolina watched Evans during the EYBL cycle but did not offer him in his recruitment.
With North Carolina having the four-man class and a five-star small forward in Drake Powell, it may not have made sense to fully pursue him.
Duke moved up to No. 6 in the recruiting rankings with North Carolina still holding the top spot.
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