"Floor General Built to Win: The Relentless Defender and Smart Playmaker Every Program Needs"

Evan Gunn

@2028Exg

5'8, 175lbs, Class of 2026

Classen School of Advanced Studies, OK

Evan is the kind of guard every coach dreams of, a gritty, high-IQ competitor who makes winning plays from the first whistle to the last. He’s a relentless 94-foot defender, a transition weapon, a strong positional rebounder, and a steady shot-maker who shoots over 40% from beyond the arc. Evan controls the game with purpose and poise, always looking to create paint touches, set up teammates, or deliver timely buckets. His understanding of the game is elite, and his decision-making, toughness, and effort are what separate him from the rest. When the game is tight, Evan is the one you want with the ball in his hands or pressuring the opposing guard. He’s the ultimate battle-tested leader who embodies consistency and competitive fire.

Over the past three seasons, Evan has been a varsity starter, and he’s expected to be a key contributor once again this year. He’s averaged 2.2 steals per game over that span, always setting the tone on the defensive end with his relentless pressure and anticipation. He’s comfortable operating in transition, always scanning the floor for opportunities, and he rebounds at a high level for his position, thanks to his toughness and hustle. Offensively, he’s a reliable catch-and-shoot threat, and he’s continuing to expand his scoring game with offseason work focused on explosiveness, finishing angles, and getting downhill with more control and force.

He spent this past AAU season playing for the Dallas Mustangs, previously playing for Oklahoma Mindset, and proved himself on bigger stages against top competition. As the upcoming season approaches, he’s fired up about his team’s shot at qualifying for state and believes this group has the tools to make a real run. The thing that fires Evan up most on the court is forcing defensive stops. That moment when he shuts down a possession, flips the momentum, and sparks a run, that’s where his game comes alive. When facing adversity, he keeps his head down, keep working, let the results speak.

He’s locked in on doing the little things that lead to winning, boxing out, staying in front, making the extra pass, diving for loose balls. That commitment to detail has always been his foundation, and it’s what makes scoring and winning come easier. Off the court, Evan takes academics seriously, enjoys watching TV, running track, and unwinding with music. But once it’s game time, the switch flips and he’s locked in, ready to outwork, outthink, and outplay his matchup.

Evan Gunn is a coach’s dream: tough, intelligent, unselfish, and relentless. He’s the type of guard who raises the standard for everyone on the floor, making plays that don’t always show up on the stat sheet but always impact winning.

With his growth mindset, tenacity on defense, and sharp decision-making, Evan is poised to lead his team to a big season. As he continues developing his offensive versatility and explosiveness, expect his name to climb radars and recruiting boards alike. He’s built for the next level, mentally, physically, and competitively. Stay tuned.