Duke Blue Devils Continue NBA Draft Streak with Two Second‑Round Picks
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Duke prospects Isaiah Evans and Maliq Brown selected in the second round, adding to the program’s historic draft pedigree.
Jun 25, 2026
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The 2026 NBA Draft saw Duke prospects Isaiah Evans and Maliq Brown selected in the second round, adding to the program’s historic draft pedigree.

Caleb Wilson, drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the first round, brings a strong collegiate résumé and is projected to be a Day One starter as the team looks to break a four‑year playoff drought.
Braden Smith, a Purdue guard, discusses how his college experience prepares him for the NBA, citing admiration for late‑round successes like Jalen Brunson and T.J. McConnell.

From Bobby Hurley's daring drives to Tyus Jones's clinical decision‑making, Duke's point guard lineage continues to shape basketball history and future NBA strategies.