Evans expected to be in class monday
By Jonas FortuneSo all signs are currently pointing to Tyree Evans being in class Monday. Talk about playing things low key, but then again he is just a walk on after all — A very talented, possibly one of the most talented players to ever play in the Mid-American Conference type walk on.
For those you, like me, who are interested in the type of game that Evans (may) bring to campus this season check out this Web site from the summer league he played on. The site is loaded with videos of him swishing 3’s. He definitely has a nice shooting touch.
I don’t know Evans personally and I am yet to meet him, but I do know if he does indeed land on campus Monday there will be a lot of questions that both he and Kent State will have to answer to satisfy a lot of nay Sayers.
I hope his past problems with the law are now behind him and he truly has turned the corner, but the ball is truly in his court. Man, that might be the worst cliché I have used in a while, my apologies.
ANOTHER WALK ON
It appears Evans won’t be the only walk on joining the Flashes this season. Former St. Vincent-St. Mary point guard Cameron Joyce will be joining the Flashes as well.
Joyce is the little brother of former Akron standout, and Lebron James best bud, Dru Joyce. The announcement comes as a little bit of a shock considering how popular Dru was as a Zip.
I am willing to bet Akron coach Keith Dambrot just didn’t have the roster space available. Cameron (5-foot-7) will provide depth at point guard for the Flashes.
…Fans from both sides declaring school supremacy can begin posting their humorous comments now. They will eventually be found below…
BROWN, STEINBURG CHANGE PLACES
Head coach Geno Ford still has a coaching spot to fill after the departure of Mike, director of basketball operations.
Brown is replacing Bobby Steinburg as the head coach of Motlow Community College. Steinburg is, of course, the new Kent State assistant coach and staunch supporter of Tyree Evans, his star at Motlow.
No word yet on who may be replacing Brown. Two guys will be interviewed this week.
DIMARIA IMPRESSES
I am hearing good things about red shirt freshman Antonio DiMaria as of late. I was told he registered the highest vertical leap on the team recently and is shooting the ball extremely well. Expect him to play a position similar to Mike McKee with a little more athleticism. If all goes well he could be a nice contributor alongside the streaky McKee and Rashad “What’s defense?” Woods.
August 21st, 2008 at 7:53 pm
How many roster spots does Kent have open? I'm assuming Joyce would be red-shirted?
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:19 am
Goldenflash99- I do not know this for sure, but I don't think you can redshirt a walk-on. Even if you could, not sure why you would. You'd just cut them. I "think" a team can only have a certain number of scholarship players and a few walk-ons. Again, not sure of exact numbers, bubt I "think" that;s what it is.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:53 am
Basically, an athlete has 5 years to play 4 from the date of matriculation. Junior college years count. Prep school years do not. As a walk-on, Joyce could practice with the team, but not be on the team, and start his eligibility next year after we graduate players. This year we have 5 guards who would start for any other team in the conference.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Evans makes me very nervous. One and done at Kent is not an attractive proposition. I trust Ford and Kennedy have done their homework. I don`t want to see KSU be another OSU, UNC, or Arizona even for one year.
August 30th, 2008 at 12:26 am
any update on Evans and whether he was indeed in class this week??
August 31st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Hovey,
I have been working on my story for the paper about Evans, so I apologize for the lack of update on here. Yes he was in class Monday.
He was even on the field with the rest of the basketball team at Saturday's football game. Kent State honored all its athletes after the first quarter marching them down the goal line and delaying the game effectively.
Both Evans and Cameron Joyce were there.
April 15th, 2009 at 10:59 am
This topic is quite trendy in the net right now. What do you pay the most attention to when choosing what to write about?