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Kyan Evans
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A New Floor General: Kyan Evans Steps Into Carolina’s Point Guard Legacy
November 5, 2025 | Men's Basketball
The Smith Center had its share of storylines Monday night.
Luka Bogavac's long-awaited debut, freshman phenom Caleb Wilson's jaw-dropping athleticism and a wild double-dunk attempt that sent the crowd roaring.
But through all the highlights, the constant at the center of it all was junior point guard Kyan Evans, playing in his first game as a Tar Heel after transferring after two seasons at Colorado State.
Evans opened the game with confidence, scoring 12 points in the first half. "I just kind of got comfortable early," Evans said. "I got some early shots to fall, and then my teammates were finding me, and they put me in good positions."
While his scoring slowed in the second half, his presence didn't — instead, he shifted gears, running the offense with poise and efficiency.
By the end of the night, he scored 15 points, had five assists, four steals and tied his career high with six rebounds.
That steady leadership is exactly what Carolina basketball thrives on.
UNC has always been a point guard school — from Phil Ford to Raymond Felton to Ty Lawson – and when the Tar Heels have a great one, history tends to follow.
And Monday night, Ford was there watching. Sitting courtside, Ford smiled often as Evans threaded passes, pushed the tempo and found his rhythm from deep — a look of approval that Carolina fans couldn't help but notice.
"I thought he was sensational," Ford said. "You come in and you know, he has to learn a whole new system, learn all new offensive plays, all new defensive principles and play with all new guys. I thought he took care of basketball."
Coming from one of Carolina's greatest floor generals, that praise means something – and Evans backed it up with his performance from beyond the arc. His three-point shooting is one of the major reasons Hubert Davis signed him out of the portal.
He led the team in made threes, draining four, and answering one of the biggest question marks UNC faced coming into the year: Who would step up from deep for the Tar Heels?
"I don't really look into too much of all that," said Evans. "I'm just doing what I can for the team and whatever I can do to help us win — that's what I'm gonna do."
At Colorado State, he was already known for his 44.6 percent three-point shooting accuracy — and now, he's brought that skill to Chapel Hill.
Fans are already taking notice. Social media buzzed with excitement about Evans' tempo and shooting touch, calling him a spark that's bringing fresh energy to Carolina's backcourt.
And maybe they're right. Because if history has taught Tar Heel Nation anything, it's this: when Carolina has a confident point guard who can run the floor, lead with vision, and make his teammates better – special things happen.
"We just want to win," Evans said. "We want to hang some banners. We want to be in the rafters. When you've got team goals, the personal ones take care of themselves."
Evans may have just begun his UNC career, but he's already playing like someone who understands that legacy — and is ready to add his own chapter.
Luka Bogavac's long-awaited debut, freshman phenom Caleb Wilson's jaw-dropping athleticism and a wild double-dunk attempt that sent the crowd roaring.
But through all the highlights, the constant at the center of it all was junior point guard Kyan Evans, playing in his first game as a Tar Heel after transferring after two seasons at Colorado State.
Evans opened the game with confidence, scoring 12 points in the first half. "I just kind of got comfortable early," Evans said. "I got some early shots to fall, and then my teammates were finding me, and they put me in good positions."
While his scoring slowed in the second half, his presence didn't — instead, he shifted gears, running the offense with poise and efficiency.
By the end of the night, he scored 15 points, had five assists, four steals and tied his career high with six rebounds.
That steady leadership is exactly what Carolina basketball thrives on.
UNC has always been a point guard school — from Phil Ford to Raymond Felton to Ty Lawson – and when the Tar Heels have a great one, history tends to follow.
And Monday night, Ford was there watching. Sitting courtside, Ford smiled often as Evans threaded passes, pushed the tempo and found his rhythm from deep — a look of approval that Carolina fans couldn't help but notice.
"I thought he was sensational," Ford said. "You come in and you know, he has to learn a whole new system, learn all new offensive plays, all new defensive principles and play with all new guys. I thought he took care of basketball."
Coming from one of Carolina's greatest floor generals, that praise means something – and Evans backed it up with his performance from beyond the arc. His three-point shooting is one of the major reasons Hubert Davis signed him out of the portal.
He led the team in made threes, draining four, and answering one of the biggest question marks UNC faced coming into the year: Who would step up from deep for the Tar Heels?
"I don't really look into too much of all that," said Evans. "I'm just doing what I can for the team and whatever I can do to help us win — that's what I'm gonna do."
At Colorado State, he was already known for his 44.6 percent three-point shooting accuracy — and now, he's brought that skill to Chapel Hill.
Fans are already taking notice. Social media buzzed with excitement about Evans' tempo and shooting touch, calling him a spark that's bringing fresh energy to Carolina's backcourt.
And maybe they're right. Because if history has taught Tar Heel Nation anything, it's this: when Carolina has a confident point guard who can run the floor, lead with vision, and make his teammates better – special things happen.
"We just want to win," Evans said. "We want to hang some banners. We want to be in the rafters. When you've got team goals, the personal ones take care of themselves."
Evans may have just begun his UNC career, but he's already playing like someone who understands that legacy — and is ready to add his own chapter.
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