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Evans struggled at times at the beginning of his freshman season until coach [[John Calipari]] inserted him as the starting point guard in the 11th game of the season, a 60-45 win over the [[University of Cincinnati]]. In 33 minutes, Evans nearly put up a triple-double, with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.<ref>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/29/tigers-take-down-bearcats-60-45-despite-cold-start/</ref> The Tigers would not lose another game until falling to the [[Missouri Tigers]] in the [[2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Tournament]]. |
Evans struggled at times at the beginning of his freshman season until coach [[John Calipari]] inserted him as the starting point guard in the 11th game of the season, a 60-45 win over the [[University of Cincinnati]]. In 33 minutes, Evans nearly put up a triple-double, with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.<ref>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/29/tigers-take-down-bearcats-60-45-despite-cold-start/</ref> The Tigers would not lose another game until falling to the [[Missouri Tigers]] in the [[2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Tournament]]. |
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Evans has averaged 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in his college career leading up to the 2009 NCAA Final Four.<ref>[http://kidzworld.com/article/16679-march-madness-bio-tyreke-evans] Kidzworld.com. Retrieved on 2009-03-31.</ref> |
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Through February 23rd, following conference victories against [[SMU]] and [[UTEP]], Evans has been named the [[Conference USA]] Rookie of the Week eight times.<ref>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/09/lucky-7-conference-usa-honors-tigers-evans-seventh/?feedback=1#comments</ref> |
Through February 23rd, following conference victories against [[SMU]] and [[UTEP]], Evans has been named the [[Conference USA]] Rookie of the Week eight times.<ref>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/09/lucky-7-conference-usa-honors-tigers-evans-seventh/?feedback=1#comments</ref> |
Revision as of 17:24, 31 March 2009
Tyreke Evans | |
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College | Memphis |
Conference | Conference USA |
Sport | Basketball |
Position | Shooting Guard |
Jersey # | 12 |
Class | Freshman |
Career | 2008–present |
Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Weight | 219 lb (99 kg) |
Nationality | USA |
Born | Chester, Pennsylvania | September 19, 1989
High school | American Christian, Aston, Pennsylvania |
Tyreke Evans (born September 19, 1989) is an American basketball player. He is a 6'6" shooting guard and plays for the University of Memphis. He has since become the starting point guard for the Tigers. He is widely considered one of the best players from his 2008 high school class and a potential lottery pick in the NBA draft.[1] [2]
High School
Evans grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania, and was mainly raised by his three older brothers.[2] He attended American Christian Academy in Aston, Pennsylvania, and by his sophomore year began drawing comparisons to NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady.[3] As a senior, he averaged 32.1 points per game and was named the Most Valuable Player of the McDonald's All-American Game, where he posted 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to help lead the East team to a 107-102 victory over the West. At the age of 16, he was featured in the documentary "Gunning for That #1 Spot" directed by Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys.[4]
College
In April 2008, Evans announced that he would attend the University of Memphis, after also considering Villanova University and the University of Texas.[5]
Evans struggled at times at the beginning of his freshman season until coach John Calipari inserted him as the starting point guard in the 11th game of the season, a 60-45 win over the University of Cincinnati. In 33 minutes, Evans nearly put up a triple-double, with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.[6] The Tigers would not lose another game until falling to the Missouri Tigers in the NCAA Tournament.
Evans has averaged 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in his college career leading up to the 2009 NCAA Final Four.[7]
Through February 23rd, following conference victories against SMU and UTEP, Evans has been named the Conference USA Rookie of the Week eight times.[8]
Evans is the only freshman finalist for the 2009 U.S. Basketball Writers of America National Player of the year award, named in honor of Oscar Robertson.[9]
SLAM Magazine
Evans was chosen to be the keeper of the SLAM Magazine High School Diary for the 2008 season.[10]
Notes
- ^ "Draft Depot - 2009 NBA Mock Draft". Retrieved 2009-03-13.
- ^ a b Jere Longman. "Prep Star's Rise Aided by His Brother's Best Intentions". New York Times. February 21,2008. Retrieved on June 25, 2008.
- ^ Mark Beech and Ted Keith. "Where Will They Be?" Sports Illustrated. June 27, 2006. Retrieved on June 25, 2008.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0946888/
- ^ "Tyreke Evans picks Memphis Tigers". Associated Press. The Sporting News. April 16, 2008. Retrieved on June 25, 2008.
- ^ http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/29/tigers-take-down-bearcats-60-45-despite-cold-start/
- ^ [1] Kidzworld.com. Retrieved on 2009-03-31.
- ^ http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/09/lucky-7-conference-usa-honors-tigers-evans-seventh/?feedback=1#comments
- ^ http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/26/evans-named-finalist-player-year-award/
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SLAM_Magazine
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External links
- Memphis Bio
- Tyreke Evans at NBADraft.net