Wisconsin Breakaway was trailing big against Minnesota Fury , until Oliver Evans Oliver Evans 6'9" | PF/C Fort Atkinson | 2027 State WI took over to make it a game late. At 6’8 he’s a force to handle in the paint, and any time he touched the ball on the block he was looking to score. If he caught in isolation, there was no hesitation from Ollie to take a hard power dribble to pin his defender right under the rim, and then power up for two points. He was relentless on the offensive glass as well, converting on a number of second or third chance opportunities. You can tell he’s worked on his conditioning and mobility a bit since last spring/summer, while still maintaining that strength at 6’8 that makes him a low-post threat.

Evans’ size immediately stands out when you watch him play, but it doesn’t take long for other aspects of his game to shine through. A big post player who can score, rebound and protect the rim, Evans had 14 points and 11 rebounds to help Wisconsin Breakaway to a 73-70 win over The New Threat — Beinborn squad. His hustle, determination and ability to play through mistakes is impressive. Evans is a player who could attract attention from scholarship schools this spring/summer.

Oliver looks a bit more agile than I remembered him from last spring/summer. Even with that added agility, he still kept his strength on the block, and was aggressive looking to score when isolated on the post. He can beat you with power, but also has the footwork to find angles to score against similar sized players. Soft touch with either hand allows him to finish his chances with efficiency. Even in a fast paced game where teams were shooting early and often, Oliver’s added quickness helped him keep up with the pace of play.

He is developing his game offensively but is coming along nicely. Oliver is tough in “zoom action” and he shoots it well from 15-feet. He is also an excellent defender. Evan is a legit rim protector, he averages 3.5 blocks per game on the PH Circuit.

The more you watch Evans, the more you like him. First off, he’s a massive young player at 6-foot-8 and possessing a strong build. He gives great effort on every possession on both ends of the court. And he is beginning to be a go-to option in the paint for Wisconsin Breakaway thanks to his size and ability to score off the glass. He still fumbles the ball a bit, but he’s improving in that area as well. Defensively, Evans is a shot blocker and solid rebounder. He figures to be one of the premier frontline players in the Badger Small Conference for Fort Atkinson in 2025-26, and he’s improving by the weekend for a very good Wisconsin Breakaway 16U outfit.