Jawun Evans
PG, Oklahoma State · 2017 NBA Draft, 2nd round, pick #39 (PHI)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 56 games over 2 NBA seasons (~34% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #33 (#7 at his position), close to where he went (#39).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
20.9 years old on draft night (born 1996-07-26).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (246 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Oklahoma State.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Length
Wingspan 6' 6" at 6' 0" tall (+6.0 in.), per ESPN's draft profile.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.1% of the time (135 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PG (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (499 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numberslive
| Seasons | 2 |
| Games | 56 |
| Minutes / game | 15.1 |
| Points / game | 4.2 |
| Rebounds / game | 1.7 |
| Assists / game | 2.0 |
| Win Shares (career) | -0.4 |
| VORP | -0.7 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -5.4 |
Career Win Shares + VORP (Basketball-Reference, through 2025-26) + 2026-27 estimates from ESPN season stats.
The 2017 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2017 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 20 | 50.4% n=246 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Length +5 in. or more | 51.1% n=135 | |
| Position Guard | 48.9% n=499 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 185 lbs |
| Wingspan | 6' 6" |
| Age on draft night | 20.9 |
| Born | 1996-07-26 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #33 overall (#7 PG) |
Picked around him 2017 redraft
| 36 | Jonah Bolden | redraft #38 |
| 37 | Semi Ojeleye | redraft #26 |
| 38 | Jordan Bell | redraft #23 |
| 40 | Dwayne Bacon | redraft #45 |
| 41 | Tyler Dorsey | redraft #44 |
| 42 | Thomas Bryant | redraft #14 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.