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For Dawson County basketball team’s power forward Jacob Evans, it seems that there is a lot to smile about these days.
In two games last week, Evans averaged 21.5 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Tigers to a pair of wins. After defeating Mount Pisgah on Monday, the Tigers are off to their first 3-0, 1-0 in Region 8A-AA start in coach Thad Burgess’ tenure.
“I’m doing pretty good I guess,” cool-headed Evans said. “I’m giving my best every game and hoping for the best.”
In what Burgess has described as a “3-point dominated team,” Evans has proved a capable shooter, making 33 percent of his 3-point shots last season.
“He’s our best 3-point shooter and our go-to guy,” said Burgess of the junior. “He was our lead scorer and rebounder last year.”
As the season takes shape, it looks likes this year will be much of the same for Evans, who averaged 10 points and nine rebounds last year, and has managed 19 points and 9.3 rebounds per game through three games this year.
“He’s a tough match-up for other teams,” said Burgess. “He’s very dedicated and has put a lot of time into his game.”
The Tigers have reached the Class AA state playoffs each of the past three years and look to continue that trend despite not having a single senior player on the roster.
“The juniors feel like they have to keep that going,” Burgess said.
Evans, however, doesn’t solely hang his hat on his basketball prowess. He’s also a straight-A student who doesn’t let his academics affect his time on the court or vice versa.
“I pay attention in class and get my homework done so it doesn’t really bother me,” Evans said.
When asked about what to expect from him in the future the junior said: “I’m going to do what I’ve been doing so far. It’s been working pretty well.”
The Tigers return to action against Hebron Christian Academy at 8:30 tonight in Dacula.
Nov. 24, 2009 12:46a.m. EST
Athlete of the Week: Evans, Tigers start strong
Gainesville Times
For Dawson County basketball team’s power forward Jacob Evans, it seems that there is a lot to smile about these days.
In two games last week, Evans averaged 21.5 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Tigers to a pair of wins. After defeating Mount Pisgah on Monday, the Tigers are off to their first 3-0, 1-0 in Region 8A-AA start in coach Thad Burgess’ tenure.
“I’m doing pretty good I guess,” cool-headed Evans said. “I’m giving my best every game and hoping for the best.”
In what Burgess has described as a “3-point dominated team,” Evans has proved a capable shooter, making 33 percent of his 3-point shots last season.
“He’s our best 3-point shooter and our go-to guy,” said Burgess of the junior. “He was our lead scorer and rebounder last year.”
As the season takes shape, it looks likes this year will be much of the same for Evans, who averaged 10 points and nine rebounds last year, and has managed 19 points and 9.3 rebounds per game through three games this year.
“He’s a tough match-up for other teams,” said Burgess. “He’s very dedicated and has put a lot of time into his game.”
The Tigers have reached the Class AA state playoffs each of the past three years and look to continue that trend despite not having a single senior player on the roster.
“The juniors feel like they have to keep that going,” Burgess said.
Evans, however, doesn’t solely hang his hat on his basketball prowess. He’s also a straight-A student who doesn’t let his academics affect his time on the court or vice versa.
“I pay attention in class and get my homework done so it doesn’t really bother me,” Evans said.
When asked about what to expect from him in the future the junior said: “I’m going to do what I’ve been doing so far. It’s been working pretty well.”
The Tigers return to action against Hebron Christian Academy at 8:30 tonight in Dacula.
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