MEET SHANNON EVANS: Transfer Shannon Evans arrived at ASU in spring of 2015, after having spent two seasons under Coach Hurley at Buffalo. As a sophomore in 2014-15, he averaged 15.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists and led the Bulls to the NCAA Tournament as he earned second-team All-MAC honors. As a freshman, he averaged 8.5 points and 3.3 assists per game and was named to the All-MAC Freshman Team. He played in all 29 games off the bench, posting one of the highest minute totals amongst all bench players nationally (26.4 minutes per game). He sat the 2015-16 season, but will have two years to play starting in 2016-17.
ASU's Shannon Evans makes this list. https://t.co/H4qt40wEHq
— Doug Haller (@DougHaller) August 11, 2016
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be? Russell Westbrook
One word to describe your feeling when you were put on the the ASU uniform for the first time: Overwhelmed
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? Coach K.
The most upset you have ever been on the court: Losing the NCAA tournament.
The happiest you have ever been on the court: Winning the MAC championship.
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? Duke vs UNLV IN 1991
Don't forget about this guy next year. Some reading from this past season from @DougHaller about @hollywood_XI https://t.co/RIqB5ix5Ag
— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) May 12, 2016
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box? Lil Uzi Vert "do what I want"
What did like best about your hometown? Being around family and friends.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Friday.
Past Sun Devil athlete (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: Pat Tillman.
Favorite song from your favorite artist? J Cole "love Yourz"
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? Yes I am...every day!
What is one of your favorite quotes and why? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard" because im not the most talented but I work as such.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Cutting the grass.
What is your favorite form of exercise? Walking.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My mom, Dad, and Coach Hurley.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Golf.
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Michael Jackson.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? Coming home after the street lights cut on.
What is something you learned in the last week? Changing a car tire.
What story does your family always tell about you? How I always cried for juice when I was a kid.
What's your favorite TV show and why? Boondocks, its so funny.
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be? MJ of Looney Tunes.
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? 'Living life through the Hollywood lights"
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: I love football.
What is your favorite commercial? The old Michael Jordan commercial.
When I arrived at Arizona State, I had no idea: that the campus was that beautiful.
A Sun Devil "story" that has put a lump in your throat: Pat Tillman story.
Last year at this time I had no idea: That I would have a chance to change the ASU Basketball culture.
Game/event where you learned the most from? Losing in the NCAA tournament.
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? Now because it's a great time to be alive
Favorite person to follow on Twitter and favorite person who follows you on Twitter? Favorite person to follow is Kanye West. Favorite person that follows me is my dad
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? Giive it my all.
Where is the most interesting vacation spot that you have visited? San Diego
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life? Going to an all boys military prep school.
What is your favorite road trip destination and why? San Diego because its beautiful.
What toppings do you get on your pizza? meat lover.
How do you like your steak cooked? well done.
My breakfast consists of: eggs, french toast, bacon.
I am out of bed at (time) and out the door by (time): out of bed at 9 and out the door by 9:20.
Favorite pro athlete you have been around: James Harden
Most underrated coach you have been around: Bobby Hurley
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see: ASU win over UA in basketball game in Tempe in 2014.
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school: The true meaning of hard work.
What I knew in high school that I still refer to today: Never be out worked.
What was the first concert you ever attended? -Wiz Khalifa
The most played song on my Ipod is: "slidelne watching" –lil uzi vert
Favorite month: July
Something I have not done, but I will: Go see the Hollywood mountain.
What is your favorite holiday and why? My birthday because its my birthday.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Devoted, driven and direct.
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Family Fued
What is your best childhood memory? Playing football with my cousin Carl.
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? Paying my mothers house off.
What is your favorite sport to watch? College Football
What is your favorite food? Elmo's wings & baked spaghetti.
What is your favorite restaurant? Elmo's
What do you miss the most about being a kid? Having no worries.
Hardest thing that you have ever done: Leaving home to go to an all boys military prep school .
Favorite candy? Watermelon Sour Patch.
One sentence to describe your family: My family has never ending support for one another.
A place that you have always wanted to visit: Dubai.
Most exciting game you have ever been a part of: Buffalo vs. Kentucky.