Kyan Evans

Kyan Charles Evans (born September 20, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Colorado State Rams and North Carolina Tar Heels.

Early life and high school After a decorated high school and AAU career in the Kansas City area, Evans committed to play college basketball for the Colorado State Rams.

College career As a freshman in 2023-24, Evans averaged 1.7 points per game in 36 games. Heading into his sophomore season in 2024-25, he became a full-time starter after sitting behind Isaiah Stevens. On December 4, 2024, Evans hit four threes in a victory over Loyola Marymount. On February 25, 2025, he scored 20 points in a victory over Air Force. In the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Evans dropped a career-high 23 points and six threes in an upset win over fifth seed Memphis. For his performance during the 2024-25 season, Evans earned all-Mountain West Conference honorable mention. He averaged 10.5 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Following the season he transferred to North Carolina. Evans saw his minutes decline as the season progressed for the Tar Heels and transferred to Minnesota after the season.