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Medved Reunites With Former CSU March Madness Star in Transfer Portal
Minnesota lands North Carolina guard Kyan Evans, a key addition for the Gophers' 2026-27 season.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:35pm
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The addition of former March Madness star Kyan Evans gives the Gophers a dynamic new weapon in their backcourt as they look to build an NCAA Tournament contender.Kansas City TodayMinnesota has landed a major transfer in North Carolina guard Kyan Evans, who previously played for Gophers head coach Niko Medved at Colorado State. Evans, a 6-foot-2 combo guard, had a breakout season at CSU in 2024-25 before transferring to North Carolina. After a down year with the Tar Heels, he has now reunited with Medved and is expected to start in Minnesota's backcourt next season.
Why it matters
Evans' transfer to Minnesota is a significant addition for the Gophers as they look to build an NCAA Tournament-caliber roster for the 2026-27 season. His prior success playing for Medved at Colorado State, where he emerged as a national name during the Rams' March Madness run, suggests he could be poised for a bounce-back year and provide valuable experience and production in Minnesota's backcourt.
The details
Evans, who is from the Kansas City, Missouri area, began his college career at Colorado State, where he played sparingly as a freshman before breaking out in 2024-25. He averaged 10.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists that season, shooting an impressive 47.1% from the field, 44.6% from three, and 85.2% from the free-throw line. Evans then transferred to North Carolina, where he started 17 games last season but saw his role diminish, averaging just 4.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Now he reunites with Medved in Minnesota, where he is expected to step into a starting role and provide a veteran presence in the Gophers' backcourt.
- Evans entered the transfer portal on April 7, 2026, following North Carolina's coaching change.
- Evans committed to Minnesota just over one week later, on April 18, 2026.
The players
Kyan Evans
A 6-foot-2 combo guard who previously played for Minnesota head coach Niko Medved at Colorado State, where he had a breakout 2024-25 season before transferring to North Carolina. After a down year with the Tar Heels, he has now reunited with Medved and is expected to start in Minnesota's backcourt next season.
Niko Medved
The head coach of the Minnesota Gophers, who previously coached Kyan Evans at Colorado State.
What they’re saying
“Evans gives them a serious building block heading into the 2026-27 season, as they look to build and NCAA Tournament-level roster.”
— Tony Liebert, Reporter
What’s next
Evans is expected to step into a starting role in Minnesota's backcourt alongside Isaac Asuma for the 2026-27 season, as the Gophers look to build an NCAA Tournament-caliber roster.
The takeaway
Kyan Evans' transfer to Minnesota reunites him with head coach Niko Medved, who previously coached him to a breakout season at Colorado State. This move provides the Gophers with a veteran, experienced guard who can help them build an NCAA Tournament-level team for the 2026-27 season.
