Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in prep basketball. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2023-24 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades.
For the season, Evans averaged 27.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.3 steals per contest while shooting 53 percent from the field, 43 percent from 3-point range and 84 percent from the free throw line.
Isaiah Evans was also named North Carolina MaxPreps Player of the Year as a junior. (Photo: Marc Lancaster)
In a 79-63 victory over nationally-ranked Myers Park (Charlotte) in the state quarterfinals, Evans scored a season-high 48 points – accounting for 21 consecutive points in the third quarter.
Evans scored more than 2,000 points in three years on the North Mecklenburg varsity.
Regarded as the No. 12 prospect in the Class of 2024 according to
247Sports, Evans signed with Duke in November over offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina State, St. John's, Tennessee and Texas among others.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team, which will be released April 10. Past selections include 2024 NBA All-Stars Bam Adebayo (2016), Paolo Banchero (2020), Scottie Barnes (2020), Devin Booker (2014), Jaylen Brown (2015), Jalen Brunson (2015), Anthony Davis (2011), Kevin Durant (2006), Anthony Edwards (2019), Tyrese Maxey (2019), Julius Randle (2013), Jayson Tatum (2016), Karl-Anthony Towns (2014) and Trae Young (2017).
Past North Carolina MaxPreps Players of the Year2019-20 – Jaden Bradley, Cannon (Concord)
2020-21 – Terquavion Smith, Farmville Central (Farmville)
2021-22 – Paul McNeil, Richmond (Rockingham)
2022-23 – Isaiah Evans, North Mecklenburg (Huntersville)
