Center Nick Evans Re-Signs with Storm
September 30, 2014 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Island Storm News Release
(Charlottetown, PE) Nick Evans, a 6'11" Center from Carbondale, Illinois is back with the Island STORM of the NBL Canada.
Evans, an Island Fan favorite for his spirited style of play, spent a full year with the STORM during the 2012-13 season and part of the year with the team last season.
Two years ago Evans played 47 games for the STORM, averaging nearly 5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game coming off the bench. He came to camp last season and was released, then signed by the Windsor Express. After playing 10 games with Windsor, Evans fractured a bone in his foot and was released. He then rejoined the STORM on February 10th, played 2 games, re-fractured his foot, and was done for the season. Evans best game in the NBL came on February 1, 2013 when he scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds against the Montreal Jazz.
Evans played his college basketball at Southern Illinois University where he averaged nearly 4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 49 college games.
"It's great to have a healthy Nick Evans back in camp with us," says STORM Head Coach Joe Salerno. "I think Nick has really matured over the last two seasons both on and off the floor, and is now ready to be an impact player in this league. I'm not sure anyone has worked harder than Nick over the past 6 months preparing for this upcoming season. He is in phenomenal shape, and has taken the proper steps to start becoming a true center. Nick brings a lot to the table for us. He has great energy, a high basketball IQ, and isn't afraid to mix it up a little bit when needed. He understands how to play the game on both sides of the ball, and I believe now more so then ever, Nick is ready to put it all together and have a productive season."
Season tickets for the upcoming season, which starts Thursday November 6th in Charlottetown at Eastlink Centre against the Saint John Mill Rats, are now on sale. Meanwhile, single game tickets to STORM Basketball go on sale Monday October 6th.
STORM Fans purchasing VIP floor seat season tickets or luxury boxes for the coming season will enjoy the Exclusive VIP Pre-Game Reception before each and every STORM home game at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino with a VIP Parking Pass for the first 70 STORM Fans purchasing 2 or more season tickets.
All STORM season ticket holders will receive an "Everybody Loves a STORM Day" Ice Scraper and an invitation to our exclusive STORM season ticket holder pre-season reception and mid-season reception to meet all the STORM Players and Coaching Staff.
For details on STORM tickets and purchases visit the Eastlink Centre Box Office, open Monday to Friday from 11am to 5pm or phone the box office at 902-629-6625.
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