Marcus Evans


Full Name: Marcus Orlando Evans
Position: Center
Height/Weight: 6-9 / 250
Birthdate: September 29, 1979 (Detroit, MI)
High School: Frank Cody HS (Detroit, MI)
College: Rhode Island

BACKGROUND

Played final two seasons of collegiate career at Rhode Island after starting career at Owens Technical College in Ohio. Played in 47 career games, starting 32 times.

As a senior, averaged 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.1 minutes a game. Appeared in 17 games, missing the first semester of the season due to academics. Started nine times. Scored season-high 12 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds against Richmond on Feb. 20. Led team in scoring with 11 points in a season-high 33 minutes against Temple on Feb. 2. Scored eight points in season finale against Dayton in the Atlantic-10 tournament on Mar. 6.

As a junior, averaged 4.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 20.6 minutes a game. Started 23 of 30 games in his first year in the program. Set career-high of 13 points while grabbing 10 rebounds in his Rams debut against Fairfield on Nov. 18. Notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds against Yale on Dec. 12. Snared nine rebounds against Missouri in the Great Alaska Shootout on Nov. 24. Scored 10 points against Alaska-Anchorage on Nov. 25. Grabbed nine rebounds to go along with seven points at Xavier on Feb. 17.

At Owens Technical College, had two-year averages of 10.8 points and 6.8 rebounds, shooting 57.8% from the field and 60% from the free throw line. Started at center both seasons. Missed half of his sophomore season due to knee surgery, but still earned honorable mention All-Conference honors. Helped lead Owens to a 33-7 overall record and a number one NJCAA national ranking in 1999-2000, and a 30-7 record in 1998-99.