Tyreke Evans, the star guard from American Christian, told the Philadelphia Daily News he has narrowed the field of colleges he's considering. Villanova is a finalist, but surprisingly North Carolina is not.
Louisville also ranks highly on his list, DN reporter Joseph Santoliquito wrote. The other contenders are Texas, Memphis, and Connecticut.
"I don't like the system down in North Carolina," said Tyreke, before leaving today for an AAU tournament in Florida. "I don't know if it's for me. I'm a rhythm player. I like playing in seven- or eight-man rotations. I like having the ball in my hands. North Carolina plays at least 10 or 11 players. My top two right now are Louisville and 'Nova. I like 'Nova because it's home, and Louisville because of coach Rick Pitino and the system they run. I went down there a year ago and I liked the campus. But ['Nova coach] Jay Wright, who I also like and respect a lot, and coach Pitino have supported me up close more than any of the other coaches in the country. They've been to everything. Other schools send their assistants."In June, there was a rumor Evans was headed to the Cardinals, but that proved to fall flat. I am predicting Evans will stay local and play (probably just for one season) for the Wildcats. Jay Wright knows how to use his guards, and Evans would be showcased in his system.
Sorry Louisville fans.
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