CARROLLTON, Ga. – The University of West Georgia Men's Basketball program has made an addition to their staff as the program and Head Coach Dave Moore announced the addition of Willie Evans on Tuesday.

Before getting into coaching, Evans played collegiate basketball at West Georgia from 2014-17, leading the Wolves to a pair of NCAA South Region Quarterfinals appearances and a GSC Championship in 2016.

"We are thrilled to welcome Willie Evans back to the UWG Basketball Family," said coach Moore. "Willie was an integral part of the 2015 and 2016 GSC Championship teams as a point guard. We welcome him back as an assistant coach and we couldn't be more excited to bring him on board!"  

Once his playing career concluded, Evans became a graduate assistant coach at USF, spending one season with the Bulls. In 2018, Evans helped USF to a 24-14 overall record, which stood as a 14-win increase than the season prior.

After his stint at USF, Evans accepted a job for OnTheRadarHoops as a consultant and Talent Evaluator. To this day, OnTheRadarHoops is recognized as one of the top scouting services in the country as they cover the top high school basketball athletes in the nation.

"Willie is extremely well connected in the Atlanta Metro area in recruiting and will be a tremendous asset to the program as we transition to the ASUN," coach Moore continued. "He is an alum that is passionate about UWG and our basketball program. Willie is a rising star in our business!"

Evans remained at OnTheRadarHoops before being named the Assistant Coach for Pace Academy in 2023. In his first season as a full-time assistant, Evans helped Pace Academy to a 24-5 record and an appearance in the second round of the State Championships.

"Being able to come back to West Georgia is a full circle moment for me," said Evans. "Coach (Michael) Cooney took a chance on me as a player and now to come back as an assistant for Coach Moore is nothing short of amazing. I look forward to the future and continuing to add to our history of winning."