1. Keenan Evans was born on August 23,1996 and is an American professional basketball player for Olympiacos of the Greek Basketball League and the EuroLeague.
14 Facts About Keenan Evans
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When Smith left Texas Tech to become head coach at Memphis, Evans stayed to play for Chris Beard, Smith's replacement.
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Keenan Evans was named to the late-season watch lists for the Wooden Award and the Bob Cousy Award.
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Keenan Evans later signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons.
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On January 15,2019, Keenan Evans was waived by the Pistons, but was retained on the Drive roster.
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On January 22,2019, Keenan Evans was traded to the Delaware Blue Coats along with the returning player rights to Chris Horton in exchange for the returning player rights to Shawn Long and Devondrick Walker.
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On July 26,2019, Keenan Evans signed a one-year contract for Igokea of the Adriatic League.
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On July 6,2021, Keenan Evans signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the EuroLeague, with an option for two additional years.
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On July 12,2022, Keenan Evans officially parted ways with the Israeli club.
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On July 12,2022, Keenan Evans signed a two-year contract with Zalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League and the EuroLeague.
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Keenan Evans returned on September 8,2023, in a friendly against BC Lietkabelis, putting up four points and two assists in twenty minutes.
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On May 26,2024, in the third game of the LKL semifinals against Lietkabelis, Keenan Evans suffered a patellar tendon rupture and was expected to be sidelined for six to eight months.
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On July 6,2024, Keenan Evans signed a three-year deal with Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.
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Keenan Evans is the son of Olympic high jumper Kenny Keenan Evans.