Rice sophomore guard Marcus Evans will transfer and play his final two seasons elsewhere, he announced on Monday.
The 6-foot-2 Evans has been a major scorer the last two seasons for the Owls as he averaged 19.0 points per game this season after putting up 21.4 points per game as a freshman.
With Rice head coach Mike Rhoades taking the VCU opening and the program struggling to consistently win, Evans seeking to play elsewhere should not come as much of a surprise.
Evans will have to sit out a transfer season before having two more years of eligibility but he should be one of the best options available this offseason. A proven scorer who has become more well-rounded this season, Evans could be a high-quality addition to any program this offseason.
A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, it will be interesting to see if Evans decides to play closer to home.
Thank you to everyone ❤️ but it's time for a new chapter for my family and I 💯 pic.twitter.com/NaRoxcBBEj
— Marcus Evans♨️ (@_Deucehoops) March 27, 2017