The NBA Draft is just around the corner, and the buzz is building around a potential reunion that has Duke fans—and basketball enthusiasts everywhere—talking. According to a recent mock draft from analyst Jonathan Wasserman, former Duke standout Isaiah Evans is projected to land with the Dallas Mavericks at pick No. 30, the final selection of the first round. That would mean a reunion with his former Blue Devils teammate, Cooper Flagg.

Evans, who announced his NBA Draft declaration alongside ACC Player of the Year Cameron Boozer, is coming off a strong two-year stint with Duke. As a sophomore, he averaged 15 points per game while shooting an impressive 36.1% from beyond the arc. While his draft stock has him comfortably in the first-round conversation, some analysts believe he could slide to the second round, making the Mavericks' pick a potentially perfect landing spot.

The connection between Evans and Flagg is more than just a familiar face in the locker room. The two shared the court during the 2024-25 season, though Evans primarily came off the bench, starting only three of 36 games and averaging 13.8 minutes per contest. Still, the chemistry they built at Duke could pay dividends in Dallas, where a young, developing roster might offer Evans more playing time than he'd see on a contending team drafting late.

For the Mavericks, adding a sharpshooter like Evans could be a savvy move—especially if they're looking to build around their young core. And for fans, there's something special about seeing former college teammates reunite on the professional stage. Keep an eye on draft night, because this could be one of those feel-good stories that writes itself.