- Tyreke Evans
Tyreke Evans (born
September 19 ,1989 ) is an Americanbasketball player. A 6'5" (sometimes listed as 6'6") guard, he will play for theUniversity of Memphis during the 2008–2009 season. He is widely considered one of the best players in his class.Evans grew up in
Chester, Pennsylvania , and was mainly raised by his three older brothers.Jere Longman. " [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/sports/ncaabasketball/21preps.html Prep Star's Rise Aided by His Brother's Best Intentions] ". "New York Times ".February 21 ,2008 . Retrieved onJune 25 ,2008 .] He attendedAmerican Christian Academy inAston, Pennsylvania , and by his sophomore year began drawing comparisons toNBA All-Star Tracy McGrady . [Mark Beech and Ted Keith. " [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/magazine/06/26/where.will.they.be0703/index.html Where Will They Be?] " "Sports Illustrated ".June 27 ,2006 . Retrieved onJune 25 ,2008 .] As a senior, he averaged 29points per game and was named the Most Valuable Player of theMcDonald's All-American Game , where he posted 21 points and 10 rebounds.In April 2008, Evans announced that he would attend the University of Memphis, after also considering
Villanova University and theUniversity of Texas . However, he is widely expected to leave Memphis after one season to declare for theNBA Draft . [" [http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=400780 Tyreke Evans picks Memphis Tigers] ".Associated Press . "The Sporting News ".April 16 ,2008 . Retrieved onJune 25 ,2008 .]Notes
External links
* [http://www.nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/tyrekeevans.html Tyreke Evans] at NBADraft.net
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