Player Focus: Che Evans
Today, we got an opportunity to chat with highly touted 6-6 wing, Che Evans about his impending transfer, college recruiting, and recovery from an injury. The versatile 2020 recruit has offers from Georgetown, Boston College, Boise State, Florida and Long Beach to name a few.
RLH: Why did you transfer to Neuman Goretti?
CE: After my shadow date with Head Coach Carl Arrigale and Assistant Coach Pat Sorrentino, I knew this was my home away from home. Watching Goretti lose to rival Philadelphia Catholic League, Roman Catholic, on YouTube in front of eight thousand plus [fans] was all I needed to see. As a senior, my parents and my godfather (Coach Wise) decided I needed a more competitive schedule, and overall structure to get ready for High level D1 College basketball. My goal is to be the difference, and help get this program win it this upcoming season.
RLH: How’d your injury impact your summer last year?
CE: Last summer at 16u EYBL I showed my abilities in front of Scouts, and this helped me get invites to Pangos All American Camp and Nike Elite 100. I finished #3 overall at Pangos in 3pt%. When I got to Nike Elite 100 Camp days later, my left shin was nagging me to the point I had to see the doctors provided by Nike Camp. I was diagnosed at home with a slight fracture to the shin, and I had to shut it down all July. This year, I’m confirmed to play in 17u EYBL sessions only to ensure I make therapy in between.
RLH: What camps will you attend this year?
CE: I’ve already been invited to Pangos and NBA Top 100 Camp, but I’m not 100% sure I’m attending either, due to staying on target with therapy. I don’t want any setbacks, so I’m sticking with the doctors orders.
RLH: How is college recruiting going?
CE: I’m gonna take my time and get some visits in with my parents. Oregon State and Texas Tech hopefully in May. In June, I want to visit Florida. I already did unofficial visits to TCU and Ohio State which I enjoyed, and an official to Boise State, where the Staff view me as [being able to make] an impact from day one. My goals are to be part of a family, and a system that will allow me some freedom.
RLH: We saw that you are listed on early mocks (NBA Draft Room) as a 2022 Prospect.
CE: My goal is to become a Pro, whether it’s year #1 or #3. I only focus on improving, and everything else will take care of itself. The college of my choice will obviously be a situation where they prepare me to eventually becoming a Pro. Every school listed in my Top 6 love big wings, and focus on development.
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