Earl Evans (basketball)

Earl Joseph Evans II (November 11, 1955 – December 24, 2012) was a professional basketball forward who played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Detroit Pistons during the 1979–80 season. He attended University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he was selected by the Pistons during the eight round of the 1978 NBA draft.

Earl Evans
Personal information
Born(1955-11-11)November 11, 1955
Port Arthur, Texas
DiedDecember 24, 2012(2012-12-24) (aged 57)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High schoolLincoln
(Port Arthur, Texas)
College
  • USC (1974–1976)
  • UNLV (1977–1979)
NBA draft1978: 8th round, 157th overall pick
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
PositionPower forward
Number21
Career history
1979–1980Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
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