Wells is the top ranked power forward in the class after Kuminga’s transfer and is looking to show why this season. The 6’5 forward has a good face-up game as he can get to the rim off the bounce and his range extends out to the three-point line. He is a strong rebounder and holds his ground on the defensive end. Wells is a skilled forward prospect who should put his game on full display this season.

Wells may have been the most unstoppable force that we saw in the entire camp, using the full extent of his size and inside-out versatility to impose his will on any matchup that was thrown his way. More of a natural post, Wells took advantage of the up-and-down setting to show his continuously expanding game, working with a great deal of comfort off the dribble whether in the halfcourt or the open floor. He was consistently able to find space on the perimeter to show off his shooting stroke and had no issue doing damage inside when the situation called for it. Heading from Middletown South to RBC after a standout freshman year, Wells should be one of the more productive sophomores in the state with significant upside left to tap into as well.

Fluid shot-creation and shot-making made Wells extremely fun to watch. Matched up against forwards his size, he drugged them out into the deep end and cashed pull-up threes over their outstretched arms. Wells was just as precise in the mid-range, getting to his spots off the bounce, then effortlessly getting his jumper off.

Much of Evan Wells Evan Wells 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2029 State NJ ‘ value stems from the unique dimension he brings as a highly productive and versatile frontcourt presence. Combining his size with a polished skill set, Wells consistently creates difficult matchup problems and operates as a true inside out threat. Aggressive in hunting his shot, Wells provides significant floor spacing— suppling production as a more than viable PnP threat in different ball screen actions and off the ball in different half court sets as a spot up shooter. At the same time, Wells offered plenty of value around the basket in leveraging his strong frame, particularly as a rim runner running the floor in transition alongside impact on the offensive glass generating plenty of second chance opportunities.

So much of the value that Evan Wells Evan Wells 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2029 State NJ provides stands in the unique dimension he provides as an extremely productive and versatile front court presence. Pairing his size with a skill set that makes him a difficult matchup, Wells is a true inside-out threat— suppling incredibly impactful floor spacing, particularly off the ball waiting for ball reversals and benefiting off spray actions from paint touchers as well across a lot of the Spain action that this 15U Shoreshots group was effective at running during Session III. All while providing plenty of value around the basket with his finishing ability backed behind his back to the basket game and in the short corner area. Carving out space on the interior with his stout frame, Wells was also impactful in the rebounding department, excelling especially as an area rebounder.

A forward who possesses an intriguing combination of soft outside shooting touch and fluidity off the bounce at his size and a welcoming addition to this Red Bank Catholic group, Evan Wells Evan Wells 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2029 State NJ impressed with his ability to score out of the low post— particularly off a few post touches that featured him backing down defenders and getting to open space for smooth fadeaways and quickly turning base line and finishing with a soft touch reverse layup. All while still showcasing the most unique aspect of his skillset at his position— spacing the floor as a three point shooter and knocking down outside shots with a confident and quick release.

Establishing himself as a true offensive centerpiece, Evan Wells Evan Wells 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2029 State NJ continued to serve as a highly effective offensive hub particularly through his blend of size and versatile inside out production. Rare for a player at his position and a unique strength of his, Wells consistently stretched defenses with his dangerous perimeter shooting ability, ultimately forcing opposing bigs to step outside the paint. Thriving it different actions as a legitimate floor spacer, Wells showcased a quick and confident shooting release and an exceptionally soft touch from the outside. Along with his perimeter impact, Wells complemented that perimeter ability with strength and physicality inside, finishing through contact around the rim while also contributing in the rebounding department.

Proving to be a legitimate offensive hub, Evan Wells Evan Wells 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2029 State NJ added tremendous value to this Shoreshots UAA 15U offense by combining his size with a unique and versatile inside out skill set. An uncommon strength for a player at his position, Wells impressed the most with his ability to consistently space the floor as a perimeter threat and drag opposing bigs away from the paint in a multitude of ways— excelling as a ghost screener in PnP action while also being effective spot up shooter as a trail man and a spot up shooter off the ball in the half court, settling into a nice rhythm as the weekend wained and highlighting his quick and confident release with a super soft outside shooting touch.

Blending an interesting combination of size and versatile skill with his inside out game, Evan Wells Evan Wells 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2029 State NJ provided tremendous value with the unique dimension he brought to Middletown South’s offense. Easily the most impressive part of Wells’ game was his ability to be a reliable perimeter threat at his size and position— with a quick and compact shooting release, consistently stretching the floor converting on pick and pop looks as well as spot up opportunities. Wells also brought value inside complementing that perimeter skill with his strength and physicality on the interior— finishing through contact around the basket and rebounding on the glass at a relatively high level.

Bringing an intriguing blend of size and inside outside skill, Evan Wells Evan Wells 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2029 State NJ ‘ skillset adds an interesting layer to Middletown South’s offense and the different actions they can get into. With fluid catch and shoot ability that features a compact shooting release, Wells repeatedly showcases his floor spacing value by converting on multiple pick and pop opportunities while also knocking down standstill shots off the ball. Wells possesses the size and strength to also be impactful on the interior as both a strong inside finisher and physical rebounder.