NBA Comparison:
Strengths: 6’7 wing … Good size and length for position … Scores well in the midrange and creates for himself in isolation. Stays squared up when shooting on the move. High release and shoots over smaller defenders. Shoots off the catch and dribble. Hits contested fadeaways. Good footwork and use of pivots … Shot could use more arc, but he has success shooting from midrange and 3PT. Shot 41.2% (7-17) 3PT% on 4.3 3PTA per game over his 4 games of the NIBC in 2022-23 … Plays physical and loves to work in the post … Reliable free throw shooter. Shot 87.5% (16-18) FT% over his 4 games of the NIBC in 2022-23 and 75% (3-4) at the NBPA Top 100 in 2023 … Good athlete and gets up well around the rim. Gets off the ground quickly and reads tip-slam opportunities. Quick first step … Plays well off the ball … Good tools as a versatile defender with his length and lateral movements … Good aggression … Younger for his class, turned 18 in July after high school graduation …
Weaknesses: Good frame but will need to add strength, sometimes he stops short of where he wants to go after receiving contact … Can improve scoring efficiency. Averaged a 2nd best 16.8 points per game on 34.8% FG% over his 4 games of the NIBC in 2022-23 … Can tighten up as a ball-handler and working in traffic … Can work on getting to the rim, prefers to stop and pull-up from midrange … Can show more commitment on the defensive end …
Outlook: Indiana freshman … Transferred to IMG Academy for his junior year and Bishop O’Connell for his senior year … Won Gold at the U16 Americas Championship … Played in the 2022 and 2023 UA Next Elite 24, finishing with 16 points (8-13 FG), 6 rebounds (3 offensive), and 2 steals in 2022 … 2024 McDonald’s All-American …
Evan Tomes
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