Jacob Evans facts for kids
Evans with Cincinnati in 2016
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| No. 44 – BK Redstone Olomoucko | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 18, 1997 Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | St. Michael the Archangel (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Cincinnati (2015–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | NBL Alpe Adria Cup |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2020 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2018–2020 | →Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2020 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2020 | →Iowa Wolves |
| 2021–2022 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2024 | Edmonton Stingers |
| 2024–present | BK Redstone Olomoucko |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jacob Evans III (born June 18, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for BK Redstone Olomoucko in the Czech Republic. He also played for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League. Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for the Cincinnati Bearcats. In 2018, he was chosen by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft.
College Basketball Journey
Jacob Evans was a highly-rated basketball player in high school. He was known as a four-star prospect. He started his college career at the University of Cincinnati in 2015.
Playing for Cincinnati
As a freshman, Jacob played off the bench and scored about 8.4 points per game. He got better in his second year, increasing his scoring to 13.5 points per game.
In his junior year, Jacob was recognized as one of the best players in his conference. He was named first-team All-AAC. He also helped his team, the Cincinnati Bearcats, have a great season with 31 wins and only 5 losses. They even earned a high seed in the NCAA tournament. After this successful season, Jacob decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft to become a professional player.
Professional Basketball Career
Jacob Evans began his professional career in the NBA.
Starting with the Golden State Warriors (2018–2020)
The Golden State Warriors picked Jacob Evans as the 28th overall player in the 2018 NBA Draft. He officially signed with the team in July 2018. In his first year, the Warriors made it all the way to the NBA Finals. However, they lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games.
In October 2019, Jacob scored his highest number of points in an NBA game. He scored 14 points against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves (2020)
In February 2020, Jacob was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was part of a bigger trade deal. Later that year, in November, he was traded again to the New York Knicks. However, the Knicks decided to release him in December.
Playing in the NBA G League (2021–2022)
After his time in the NBA, Jacob played in the NBA G League. This league is like a development league for the NBA.
Erie BayHawks (2021)
In January 2021, Jacob joined the Erie BayHawks. He played a few games for them before being waived in February.
Santa Cruz Warriors (2021–2022)
Jacob then signed with the Santa Cruz Warriors in February 2021. He played four games with them at the end of that season. He later joined the Santa Cruz Warriors again in 2021 and played for them during the 2021-2022 season.
Playing in Canada and Europe (2024–Present)
Jacob Evans continued his basketball career by playing internationally.
Edmonton Stingers (2024)
In May 2024, Jacob signed with the Edmonton Stingers. This team plays in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
BK Olomoucko (2024–Present)
Most recently, in November 2024, Jacob Evans signed with BK Redstone Olomoucko. This team plays in the National Basketball League in the Czech Republic.
Career Statistics
Here are some of Jacob Evans's basketball statistics from his career.
NBA Regular Season Stats
Jacob played in 59 NBA regular season games. He started 2 of those games. On average, he played about 10.5 minutes per game. He scored 2.8 points, grabbed 1.1 rebounds, and had 0.9 assists per game.
NBA Playoff Stats
Jacob played in 7 NBA playoff games. He did not start any of these games. In the playoffs, he averaged 2.6 minutes per game and scored 0.7 points.
College Season Stats
Jacob played 105 college games, starting 80 of them. He averaged 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game during his college career.
See also
In Spanish: Jacob Evans para niños
