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Robert Oran Evans (born September 7, 1946) is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the associate head coach with the University of North Texas.〔(). UNT〕 Evans served as head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels from 1992 to 1998, and as the head coach of the Arizona State University Sun Devils from 1998 to 2006.〔(Rob Evans ). sports-reference.com〕 ==Early years== Evans was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, the son of Gladys (née Spirlin), a home cleaner, and Oscar, a preacher and janitor. Robert was the fourth of seven children, all of whom would go on to graduate college.〔(Devils' Advocate ). The Phoenix New Times〕 Evans played high school basketball at Hobbs High School under legendary coach Ralph Tasker. His senior year he was named co-captain. That year the team made it to the 1964 championship game and Evans was invited to the state all-star game in Albuquerque.〔(Devils' Advocate ). The Phoenix New Times〕 Evans played junior college basketball at what is now Lubbock Christian University where he was named the school’s first All-American. Both seasons he played at Lubbock Christian Evans was voted the teams’ best defensive player. In his second year with the team Evans was named team captain. In 1966 Evans earned his Associate’s degree in Arts and Sciences.〔(Rob Evans Profile ). Sun Devil Athletics〕 At Lubbock Christian Evans was teammates with Gerald Turner who would later become Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. Turner was instrumental in Evans’ hiring as head basketball coach in 1992.〔(Devils' Advocate ). The Phoenix New Times〕 Evans transferred to New Mexico State University for the 1966–67 season where he was coached by Lou Henson. He was named team captain and led the Aggies to a 15–11 record and a NCAA Tournament appearance. The next season Evans again captained the team to a 23–6 record and another NCAA Tournament appearance. In 1967 Evans was selected NMSU’s most outstanding athlete.〔(Rob Evans Profile ). Sun Devil Athletics〕 In May 1968 Evans earned his bachelor’s degree in education.〔(Devils' Advocate ). The Phoenix New Times〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rob Evans」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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