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Height
6'6"
Age
31
Hometown
St. Louis
Education
In high school, Evans was named captain of the varsity basketball team and received All-State Academic Honors. After college, he hopes to pursue a career in medicine. Auburn University
USA Team Handball Career
2015: Last Chance Pan American Games Qualifier, 2nd place2015: Named to Senior Men's National Team
2014: IHF Trophy Cup, 2nd place
2014: Named to Junior Men's National Team
Individual Career
2015: USATH College National Championships, 8th place
2015: USATH College National Championships, Top 15 Scorer (13th)
2014: USATH College National Championships, 9th place
2014: Tar Heel Invitational, 6th place
2013: Carolina Blue Cup, 10th place
2015: USATH College National Championships, Top 15 Scorer (13th)
2014: USATH College National Championships, 9th place
2014: Tar Heel Invitational, 6th place
2013: Carolina Blue Cup, 10th place
2012: Tournoi de l'Action de Grace
John was introduced to handball in August 2012 after a friend suggested he tryout for the USATH Residency Program. He was invited to join Residency Program in December 2013 and transferred from Miami University of Ohio to Auburn University to practice full-time under Coach Javier Garcia Cuesta.
In high school, Evans was named captain of the varsity basketball team and received All-State Academic Honors. After college, he hopes to pursue a career in medicine.
Last updated: April 7, 2015
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In high school, Evans was named captain of the varsity basketball team and received All-State Academic Honors. After college, he hopes to pursue a career in medicine.
Last updated: April 7, 2015
