Transfer Update: Kyle Evans Joins the Wolfpack

HENDERSON, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Isaac Johnson #20 of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors loses control of the ball while driving against Kyle Evans #14 of the UC Irvine Anteaters during the first half of the Big West Conference tournament championship game at Lee's Family Forum on March 14, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Pack picked up another commit from the transfer portal, power forward Kyle Evans from UC-Irvine. Evans is an elite defensive player; he led the nation in total blocked shots with 115 and blocks per game (3.29).

Stats:

• Ht / Wt:6’10” / 210
• Position: Forward / Center
• Eligibility: 1 season
• PPG / RPG / APG:12.1 ppg / 5.0 rpg / 0.6 apg 3.3 blocks
• Shooting: 62% / 20% (2-10) / 78.8%

’25-’26 season Highs:

• Points: 24 points, double digits 26 games, 20+ 3 games
• Double-Doubles: 12
• Rebounds: 10, double digits 13 games
• Blocks: 8 (2x), 4+ blocks 12 games

Background:

Kyle is a 4-star transfer, ranked #105. He Born in Laguna Hills, grew up in Palm Desert.

’25-’26: Kyle transferred to UC-Irvine for his junior season. He played in every game (39) that (32-7) season, but did not start, and UCI made it to the NIT championship game, losing by a point in overtime to Chattanooga.

This past season Kyle started all 35 games and averaged 28.6 minutes. He set the Big West conference single-season record for blocked shots with 115. He was the Big West Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big West.