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This post was written by 2easy on April 8, 2009
Philly Hoops Collegiate Diaries- Tyreke Evans
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Tyreke Evans was the #1 ranked HS player in the country last season and last year was the winner of the Triple Crown (MVP of the the Boost Mobile Elite 24 Game, the McDonald’s All American Game & the Jordan Brand Classic Game). Tyreke is considered to be a lottery pick in this year’s 2009 NBA DRAFT and will be contributing to Philly Hoops monthly. |
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Dear Diary,
I cant believe the season is over. I remember my brother Reggie telling me to enjoy this time because its going to go by fast. It seems like yesterday we were doing individual drills, but that was really five months ago. Alot of things have happened this season. I moved to the point guard spot after we lost to Syracuse. Since then we are undefeated. With me at the pg we are 22-0. We have the longest winning streak in the country and we have 58 straight conference wins which is also the longest streak in the country. I gotta mention my teammates, Robert Dozier, Antonio Anderson and Chance McGrady. They have won 132 games in four years at Memphis. That is the college record for most wins by a basketball player over four years. Coach Cal should get some of that credit.
I’m surprised that people thought I would hit a wall or slump as the season went on. I feel like I’ve been preparing for this season my whole life. I feel stronger now and I’m excited about what I have accomplished. I led our team in scoring and steals. We are ranked #3 in the country. I didnt know that I’m the only freshman nominated for the Oscar Robertson Player Of The Year Award. I was recently told that I was the Conference USA Freshman Of The Year. And I cant believe that I’m on the cover of this week’s Sports Illustrated.
I get asked all the time if I’m leaving after this year. Right now i don’t know what I’m going to do. I’m a school student first. I love it here at Memphis. I’ve got good teachers, the support system is great, college life is great, my teammates are great, we all get along and do everything together. The whole town treats us like stars. I promised my mom and my brothers that I would keep my grades up and continue to go to school even after the season is over. Its hard to stay focused especially when you see guys on tv playing in the league that you grew up with and played against. My situation might be different from other players, cuz its not about the money. Reggie tells me its about the best situation for me. I wont make my mind up until I sit down with my brothers and think about all the options.
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This post was written by 2easy on March 12, 2009
Post on Tyreke Evans and the Draft
Brian McCormick recently posted about the upcoming NBA Draft. He discusses Tyreke’s potential as a top pick. Read the full post here.
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This post was written by 2easy on March 10, 2009
Evans Named A Finalist For The Oscar Robertson Trophy
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - University of Memphis’ Tyreke Evans has been named one of 15 finalists for the U.S. Basketball Writers of America’s (USBWA) National Player of the Year award, the organization announced Thursday. The USBWA Player of the Year is the Oscar Robertson Trophy. Evans is the only freshman among the Robertson Trophy finalists.
This is the second-straight year and the third time in the last four seasons that a Tiger player is a finalist for the Robertson Trophy. Chris Douglas-Roberts was a finalist in 2007-08, while Rodney Carney was a finalist for the honor in 2005-06.
Evans, an eight-time Conference USA Rookie of the Week recipient, leads the Tigers in scoring with a 17.1 average. He is also averaging 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.2 steals. Evans is second on the team in assists and leads the squad in steals. The Chester, Pa., native is shooting 45.8 percent from the field, 31.9 percent from the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. He is ranked among the Conference USA leaders in scoring (7th), rebounding (18th), field goal percentage (9th), assists (11th) and steals (2nd).
In mid-January, Evans was named to collegehoops.net Mid-Season All-Freshman first team.
Joining Evans as finalists for the Robertson Trophy are: Pittsburgh’s DeJuan Blair, Kansas’ Sherron Collins, Villanova’s Dante Cunningham, Davidson’s Stephen Curry, Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin, North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson, Notre Dame’s Luke Harangody, Arizona State’s James Harden, Marquette’s Jerel McNeal, Kentucky’s Jodie Meeks, Connecticut’s Hasheem Thabeet, Wake Forest’s Jeff Teague and Ohio State’s Evan Turner.
The Robertson Trophy is voted on by the entire membership of the USBWA, which consists of nearly 800 journalists. The ballot will be distributed to the membership on Mar. 2. The presentation of this year’s award will take place on Apr. 3 at the USBWA’s annual awards breakfast at the downtown Detroit Athletic Club in conjunction with the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
The Robertson Trophy is the nation’s oldest award and the only one named after a former player. The legendary Oscar Robertson was the USBWA’s first player of the year in 1959. The USBWA renamed its Player of the Year award the Oscar Robertson Trophy in 1998.
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This post was written by 2easy on February 27, 2009
Tyreke’s latest diary on Philly Hoops
Check out Tyreke’s latest diary entry for Philly Hoops. He talks about his experiences as a Tiger.
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This post was written by 2easy on February 13, 2009
Tyreke writes diary for Philly Hoops
Check out Tyreke’s diary on Philly Hoops!
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This post was written by 2easy on January 26, 2009
Evans Named C-USA Co-Rookie Of The Week
Dec. 8, 2008
IRVING, Texas - University of Memphis freshman Tyreke Evans has been named the Conference USA co-Rookie of the Week, the league office announced Monday. It is the second time this season that Evans earned the honor, as he also received it Nov. 17.
The Chester, Pa., native shared this week’s award with Marshall’s Damier Pitts.
Only first-year players - freshmen, transfers and redshirts - are eligible for the honor. Evans is the league’s first repeat Rookie of the Week winner this year.
In the Tigers’ lone game last week, Evans netted a season-high 24 points and added six boards, four assists and three steals in the 100-61 victory over Marist Dec. 2. The 6-foot-6 guard shot 10-of-13 from the field, including 7-of-8 in the first half, versus the Red Foxes.
Memphis (5-1), ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press poll and No. 15 in the ESPN/USA Today poll, returns to action Saturday, Dec. 13 when it travels to Washington, D.C., to face No. 19/19 Georgetown (5-1). The game, to be televised by CBS, is scheduled for a 1 p.m. (CT) tip.
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This post was written by 2easy on December 9, 2008
All-Around Reke
From “Memphis Basketball Notes”-
All the talk from the national pundits about Tyreke Evans was that he was a talented and gifted scorer. Well, at least we can give them some credit, as Evans has proved he can score. After the Tigers’ first four games, the 6-foot-6 guard is averaging 15.3 points.
But, Evans is quickly proving there is more to his game than just putting the ball in the net. The Chester, Pa., native is also averaging 5.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.0 steals. He is shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 85.7 percent from the free throw line. The following are Evans’ recent stat lines that show his all-around game:
| Opponent | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals |
| Seton Hall |
12
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7
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6
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2
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| Chattanooga |
11
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5
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4
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3
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| UMass |
19
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6
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4
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5
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| Fairfield |
19
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5
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3
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2
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| Average |
15.3
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5.8
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4.3
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3.0
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This post was written by 2easy on November 22, 2008
