In the midst of an historic NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, it's difficult to take a look forward to next season. However, let's do that. There has been much speculation as to where Tyreke Evans will attend college.
Texas, Memphis, Connecticut, Louisville, and Villanova are all left on Tyreke's board and he intends to announce his choice on April 16. We could patiently wait until this date, but then what else would I do on a Monday afternoon? If you follow college basketball scouting with any degree of interest, you already know Tyreke, but let's suppose you do not.
Tyreke Evans, a 6-foot-6-inch shooter/slasher, attends American Christian Academy and lives in Chester, Penn., just outside Philadelphia.
He not only played in the prestigious McDonald's All-American game, but also earned MVP honors for game. Evans' coach for the All-Star game referred to him as "the greatest collection of talent I've seen and had the privilege to coach".
Seems like he has a lot of talent.
He does.
Seems like he knows how to work.
He does.
Seems like he's going to Duke or UNC.
He's not.
Tyreke received offers from just about every school you could imagine. He's narrowed them down to just the aforementioned five.
With Memphis heading into the NCAA Championship Game with a full head of steam, it may seem like the obvious pick of his five remaining choices. Or perhaps Texas where recent top lottery picks are showcased with style. Or perhaps Louisville or UConn with a rich history and programs on the rise.
Or maybe Villanova.
Tyreke Evans met with Villanova head coach Jay Wright at a party at the Wright home and brought the whole Evans family with him. Evans said he and Jay Wright talked about the great things about his game, but also what he needed to work on.
Villanova's campus is 15 minute drive from Chester, but Tyreke won't hint as to what school he intends to announce on the 16th. However, his brother Julius says, "I won't lie—I want [Tyreke] to go to Villanova."
As do I, Julius. As do I.
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3 months ago
The best choice for Mr.Evans would be Memphis or UConn. Memphis plays a very street friendly kind of basketball that is in the NBA. If Rose stays for atleast one more year, him and Evans would be unstopable. The Tigers are slowly becoming one of the best programs in divions one ball.
UConn would also be a great choice for Evans simply based on the fact that UConn has produced great guards after another. Similar to the way Miami is known for producing linebackers and safeties.
3 months ago
your problems are as plentiful as they are incurable
3 months ago
i think ur a villanova fan just bec thats seems like the worst option to me personally- no disrespect
plus responding to Fuad: Derrick Rose aint coming back
3 months ago
Just looking at it from a different perspective. Obviously bias plays in— I live 10 minutes from the Villanova campus... dad's an alumnus. I'd like to see him go there and I don't think its completely ridiculous to think he might.
Agreed on Rose not returning tho
3 months ago
chris not wrong coz rose is out and cal wants ev to play point andeveryone in school here at merican knows he not gonna do that so villanova is smart.
3 months ago
Louisville hasn't been in the mix for months. He's going to Memphis...
http://njmg.typepad.com/zagsblog/2008/04/source-evans-to.html
3 months ago
Yea it's actually down to Memphis, Villanova and Texas but those 5 schools were on his official site so I didn't want to change them up.
3 months ago
Follow-up Article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/18000-Tyreke-Evans-Shocks-Villanova-Heads-for-Memphis-160408
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