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Fresh Faces On The Forty: Transfer wing Amari Evans
TL;DR
Amari Evans, a former Tennessee Volunteer, joins the Longhorns as a defensive specialist. He is expected to enhance Texas' defensive capabilities while developing his offensive game.
Key points
- Amari Evans joins the Longhorns from Tennessee.
- He is recognized for his defensive skills.
- Evans had notable performances, including 24 points against Vanderbilt.
- He averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in the 2025 season.
- Evans will help replace Dailyn Swain's defensive contributions.
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As we continue making our way through the new Longhorns around Moody Center, it’s time for Amari Evans. The former Tennessee Volunteer comes into Austin as a true defensive specialist that can guard any position. Offensively, he has quite a ways to go but the Longhorns are unlikely to need Evans to carry a major load on that side of the ball. He’s slated to be a true defensive first wing that can consistently draw the other teams top offensive option.
2025 Stats: 4.1 PPG, 3.2 REB, 1 STL, 41.9% FG percentage.
Evans had an up and down campaign last season but did have major flashes. He notched 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals against Vanderbilt while shooting 50% from the field. He also topped 14 points twice, including a perfect shooting performance against Arkansas. Outside of that, he was not overly productive offensively throughout the year but with multiple years of eligibility, major strides can be taken.
Similar to Elyjah Freeman, Evans will be a part of the replacement options for Dailyn Swain. His length and versatility defensively take the pressure off the guards on the defensive side of the ball. That’s invaluable, especially when Texas figures to lean on multiple freshmen in the back court.
It’s rather unlikely Evans is an offensive leader for the Longhorns this season. That being said, if he can improve his three-point shooting from under 25% to slightly over 30%, that will be productive enough. Especially considering the load Johnson, Punch and Vokietaitis will carry offensively, Texas needs the lockdown defenders and that’s exactly what Evans is.
This transfer portal class for Texas has been very well constructed. They added a true offensive engine(Isaiah Johnson), an elite running mate for Vokietaitis(David Punch) and two remarkable wing defenders(Evans and Elyjah Freeman). Tomorrow, it’s about the veteran depth guard that gives the second line a true leader, Mikey Lewis. The former Saint Mary’s star comes in with great length and confidence Texas needs behind Johnson and Goosby.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Fresh Faces On The Forty: Evans adds another elite defender for Texas
Q&A
What are Amari Evans' key statistics from the 2025 season?
Amari Evans averaged 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1 steal per game with a 41.9% field goal percentage.
How does Amari Evans contribute to the Longhorns' defense?
Evans is a true defensive specialist capable of guarding any position, helping to alleviate pressure on the guards.
What were Amari Evans' standout performances during his last season?
He scored 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals against Vanderbilt and had two games with over 14 points, including a perfect shooting game against Arkansas.
