UAB forward Evan Chatman commits to Baylor out of NCAA transfer portal

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Following the surprising entry of Baylor forward Tounde Yessoufou into the NCAA transfer portal, the Bears have landed a forward to help soften the blow. UAB forward Evan Chatman has committed to Baylor, On3 has learned.

Chatman spent his first two years in college at McClennan CC, where he blossomed into a star in his sophomore season. He suited up for UAB as a transfer in 2025-26, jumping to a higher level of competition.

Evan Chatman fared reasonably well with the Blazers, too. He averaged 8.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, showing a consistent presence on the boards on both ends of the floor.

Interestingly enough, at 6 foot 8, 220 pounds, Chatman can also stretch the floor a bit. He is still working on developing his outside shot, but he made 22 shots from 3-point range in 2025-26.

A 27.5% clip from downtown will need improvement, but it’s an area of his game that shows definite room for growth. Evan Chatman was a 68.6% free-throw shooter this season.

During his lone campaign at UAB, Chatman recorded four double-doubles. He was in double figures scoring 12 times, while reaching double figures rebounding 11 times.

His highlight performance came in a stat-stuffing win over Memphis in late February. Evan Chatman recorded 22 points in the contest, while also notching eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and three steals.

If that’s what Baylor can come to expect on a semi-routine basis, the Bears will be in good shape. And Chatman isn’t the only recent addition.