The empty basketball court signifies the transition of a star player from Lexington High School.
Kaleb Evans, the standout point guard for Lexington High School’s basketball team, has announced his departure from the program. Known for his remarkable contributions, including a state championship title and a scoring record exceeding a thousand points, Evans’ exit raises questions about his future. While the Wildcats face challenges in their current season, speculation surrounds Evans’ potential move to Moravian Prep, a school recognized for competing at high levels. His decision reflects a focus on family priorities, leaving fans to consider what’s next for this promising athlete.
Lexington is buzzing after star basketball player Kaleb Evans announced that he will be stepping away from the high school basketball scene at Lexington High School. The news comes after what has been a rollercoaster season for the Wildcats and leaves fans and players alike wondering what will come next.
Kaleb Evans has been at the heart of Lexington basketball. Serving as the starting point guard and the leading scorer, he’s been a thrilling presence on the court, and many considered him one of the best seniors in South Carolina. However, as of Monday night, Evans is officially no longer part of the Wildcats, confirmed by none other than Coach Elliott Pope. Fans got a taste of his absence during Tuesday’s home game where the Wildcats faced off against Catawba Ridge, ultimately losing the game by a close score of 60-49. Evans did not participate, raising more questions about the future of his basketball journey.
The Evans family has decided it’s time to move on from the Lexington basketball program, and this decision comes from a need to prioritize what’s best for Kaleb and his family. Kaleb’s past contributions to his school basketball team are nothing short of remarkable. He has a sparkling resume that includes being part of a state championship team and achieving over a thousand points in his high school career. A nod to a rich family legacy, Kaleb’s dad, Kevin Evans, was also on the 1996 state championship team, showcasing the Evans family’s strong ties to Lexington basketball.
While it’s sad to see him go, whispers are swirling around a possible move to Moravian Prep in Hickory, North Carolina. This school is known for competing against high-level teams across the Southeast and boasts a roster that includes amazing talents like South Carolina signees Eli Ellis and Hayden Assemian. As he makes this exciting transition, Evans will keep pushing himself as he’s been involved with the YNG Dreamerz team, which is affiliated with the Overtime Elite basketball league. Recently, YNG Dreamerz faced off against Blue Checks in Charlotte, marking another step in Kaleb’s budding career.
This season alone, Kaleb has excelled as the leading scorer for the Wildcats and even made it onto the all-tournament team at the esteemed Cayce Roundball Classic. Back in November, he took an important step by signing with Winthrop University, and he was thrilled to be included in the 2024-25 South Carolina Basketball Coaches Elite Players list. Coach Pope has expressed admiration for Evans, praising him as a great young man who worked hard every time he hit the court. He’s promised that Evans will always be considered a Wildcat in spirit, even beyond his time here.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats are trying to make sense of their current season, which has been rocky thus far, presenting a modest record of 4-7. They’re set to dive into region play against Irmo, and the pressure will be on to rally the team.
Many speculated that Kaleb might leave last fall due to the loss of key teammates, but he opted to stick it out until this point. Even though he had made it clear that the departure of his former teammates wouldn’t deter him from finishing his journey at Lexington, sometimes life leads us down unexpected paths. While fans are sad to see him go, they can be sure that Kaleb Evans is poised for an exciting future ahead.
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