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A new breakout sophomore has emerged for Duke basketball out of nowhere

The Duke basketball program is poised to chase another Final Four in 2025-26, and it has the talent to do so. However, no one is talking about sophomore center Patrick Ngongba II. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff brought in the No. 1 overall 2025 recruiting class, headlined by Cameron Boozer, along with a crew of elite returners. The most popular breakout pick from the Duke program has been sharpshooter Isaiah Evans, who's in line for a highly elevated role. With his elite outside shooting ability and length defensively, he has the potential to be one of the best all-around wings the nation has to offer.