Robert W. Evans (May 31, 1925 – September 27, 1997) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Evans was selected in the fourth round of the 1949 BAA Draft by the Indianapolis Jets after a collegiate career at Butler.[1] He never played for the Jets, with the team folding prior to the merger of the BAA and the NBL, but played for one season with the Indianapolis Olympians in the National Basketball Association and averaged 3.0 points and 1.2 assists per game.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1925 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Died | September 27, 1997 (aged 72) Southport, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Butler (1946–1949) |
| NBA draft | 1949: 4th round, – |
| Selected by the Indianapolis Jets | |
| Playing career | 1949–1950 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 9 |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1950 | Indianapolis Olympians |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 142 (3.0 ppg) |
| Assists | 55 (1.2 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–50 | Indianapolis | 47 | .280 | .682 | 1.2 | 3.0 |
Playoffs
edit| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–50 | Indianapolis | 2 | .250 | – | .0 | 1.0 |
References
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