A lot of good things have come out of the city of Chester.
Today something very special, with roots in Chester, will be honored.
Tyreke Evans, who grew up in the city and starred at American Christian Academy in Aston, is expected to be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.
In the process he becomes only the second person in the legendary history of Delco hoops to gain such an honor. Springfield’s Geoff Petrie, who ironically drafted Evans in his role as president of basketball operations for the Sacramento Kings, was named the league’s best rookie 39 years ago.
After his scintillating career at American Christian, Evans spent a year at the University of Memphis before turning pro.
He never looked back. Evans has been a force for the Kings, averaging
20.1 points per game, 5.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
Evans name now stands among the game’s greats, names like Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Well done, Tyreke. You did us proud.
Today something very special, with roots in Chester, will be honored.
Tyreke Evans, who grew up in the city and starred at American Christian Academy in Aston, is expected to be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.
In the process he becomes only the second person in the legendary history of Delco hoops to gain such an honor. Springfield’s Geoff Petrie, who ironically drafted Evans in his role as president of basketball operations for the Sacramento Kings, was named the league’s best rookie 39 years ago.
After his scintillating career at American Christian, Evans spent a year at the University of Memphis before turning pro.
He never looked back. Evans has been a force for the Kings, averaging
20.1 points per game, 5.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
Evans name now stands among the game’s greats, names like Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Well done, Tyreke. You did us proud.
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