The Iowa Hawkeyes are on the hunt in the transfer portal, aiming to build on last season's thrilling Elite 8 run. Today, their search brings a promising guard from a storied program to campus.
Kyan Evans, a 6-foot-2 guard transferring from the University of North Carolina, is currently on an official visit in Iowa City. This comes fresh off a visit to Minnesota, showing the competitive market for his services.
Evans brings valuable experience from two major conferences. This past season with the Tar Heels, he contributed 4.0 points and 2.5 assists per game. However, his most productive year came earlier at Colorado State, where he averaged 10.6 points and 3.1 assists during the 2024-25 campaign.
For a Hawkeyes team looking to bolster its backcourt, Evans' profile is intriguing. He's a career 38.3% shooter from three-point range, offering the kind of floor spacing that can open up an offense. Currently rated as a three-star transfer and the No. 36 combo guard available, he represents a strategic addition for head coach Fran McCaffery.
As the offseason roster shuffle continues, this visit signals Iowa's proactive approach to reloading talent. Landing a player from a blue-blood program like UNC would be a significant boost as the Hawkeyes prepare to chase another deep March run.
