Transfer Update: Kyle Evans Joins the Wolfpack
Coach Gainey adds a big man
HENDERSON, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Isaac Johnson #20 of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors loses control of the ball while driving against Kyle Evans #14 of the UC Irvine Anteaters during the first half of the Big West Conference tournament championship game at Lee's Family Forum on March 14, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Pack picked up another commit from the transfer portal, power forward Kyle Evans from UC-Irvine. Evans is an elite defensive player; he led the nation in total blocked shots with 115 and blocks per game (3.
29) . Stats: Ht / Wt:6’10” / 210 Position: Forward / Center Eligibility: 1 season PPG / RPG / APG:12. 1 ppg / 5.
0 rpg / 0. 6 apg 3. 3 blocks Shooting: 62% / 20% (2-10) / 78.
8% ’25-’26 season Highs: Points: 24 points, double digits 26 games, 20+ 3 games Double-Doubles: 12 Rebounds: 10, double digits 13 games Blocks: 8 (2x), 4+ blocks 12 games Background: Kyle is a 4-star transfer, ranked #105. He Born in Laguna Hills, grew up in Palm Desert. ’25-’26: Kyle transferred to UC-Irvine for his junior season.