An intriguing international addition from Turkey, Evin brings a polished European playmaking feel to the local high school scene. The 6-foot-5 wing has hit the ground running since arriving stateside, quickly impressing with his versatile offensive skillset. With good shooting mechanics and deep range he keeps defenses stretched and creates ample spacing for his teammates. Evin is far more than just a perimeter threat, however; he’s shown good handle and strength, allowing him to comfortably drive and finish with either hand in traffic. He’s also shown good court vision and ability to operate as a secondary ball-handler, and should be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses this season.

There’d been some buzz this fall around some of his FCS teammates but none impressed to the extent of Evin over the course of the weekend for the Cardinals. A native of Turkey who just arrived in the U.S. this past month, it doesn’t look like he’s needed much time to get his feet wet, stepping right into a marquee role as both a shotmaker and playmaker from the wing. Evin displayed a smooth, confident stroke off the catch along with comfort flowing into rhythm pullups. He’s not the quickest but is strong and tough in the floor game while showing some fluidity in space and nice pace to his handle in the open floor. It’s always promising to see European prospects who are able to make an immediate impact in the U.S. without much of an adjustment period, pointing to some potentially intriguing upside outcomes for Evin as he continues to acclimate on and off the court.

Evin is a new name for coaches to get familiar from after coming over from Turkey this year, and when it comes to the stereotypes of European ball players he fits it perfectly with his all-around offensive skillset for a player at 6’5”. He may not be the most explosive athlete but he’s smooth as can be and gets wherever he needs to on the floor. He is surprisingly shifty without having to over dribble to get where he needs to, he’s an ambidextrous finisher with good touch around the rim and in the midrange, he can drill it from deep with good range, and he’s a solid passer with good vision and a high IQ as well.