Former Oregon Forward Kwame Evans Jr. Commits to Villanova

Evans, a former McDonald's All-American, looks to improve his game at a new school.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:29pm

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Kwame Evans Jr., a 6-foot-10 junior forward who spent the last three seasons at the University of Oregon, has committed to play for Villanova University after entering the NCAA transfer portal. Evans, a former McDonald's All-American and top-15 recruit in the 2022 class, averaged 13.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game for the Ducks this past season.

Why it matters

Evans' transfer to Villanova represents a significant addition for the Wildcats as they look to reload their roster and compete at a high level in the Big East conference. The move also highlights the continued fluidity of the NCAA transfer portal, which has become an increasingly common pathway for top college basketball talent to find new homes and opportunities.

The details

After a disappointing 12-20 season for Oregon, Evans has decided to continue his collegiate career at Villanova. The Baltimore native was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, drawing interest from programs like Indiana, Auburn, Kentucky, and UCLA before ultimately choosing the Ducks. Now, he'll look to make an immediate impact for a Villanova team that is coming off a 17-17 campaign and will be seeking to bounce back in the 2023-24 season.

  • Evans entered the NCAA transfer portal in April 2023.
  • He committed to play for Villanova in April 2023.

The players

Kwame Evans Jr.

A 6-foot-10 junior forward who spent the last three seasons at the University of Oregon, where he averaged 13.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game in the 2022-23 season.

Acaden Lewis

A Villanova guard who also entered the NCAA transfer portal in April 2023 while testing the NBA Draft waters. Lewis averaged 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game for the Wildcats in the 2022-23 season.

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What’s next

Evans will look to make an immediate impact for Villanova in the 2023-24 season as the Wildcats aim to bounce back from a disappointing 17-17 campaign.

The takeaway

Evans' transfer to Villanova represents a significant addition for the Wildcats as they look to reload their roster and compete at a high level in the Big East conference. The move also highlights the continued fluidity of the NCAA transfer portal, which has become an increasingly common pathway for top college basketball talent to find new homes and opportunities.