Keenan Evans Shines in EuroCup Return After Injury Struggles
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Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Keenan Evans returned to basketball action with the London Lions in the EuroCup, scoring 21 points in a win against Tenerife. Evans, who has overcome multiple severe injuries in recent years, shot 4-of-6 from three-point range and was perfect from the free-throw line. His performance was lauded by European sports media as a significant comeback after a prolonged period sidelined by injuries.
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- Keenan Evans scored 21 points, including four three-pointers, in the London Lions' EuroCup victory over Tenerife.
- Evans, a former Maccabi Tel Aviv player, has been battling multiple serious injuries for over two years.
- He shot perfectly from the free-throw line, going 9-for-9, and contributed significantly in 25 minutes.
- The performance marks a strong return after Evans suffered a torn patellar tendon and an Achilles tendon tear.
- Spanish media praised Evans's comeback, calling it the return of 'the real Evans'.
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Keenan Evans made a significant return to the court, delivering a standout performance in the EuroCup season opener for the London Lions. Evans, who has battled multiple serious injuries over the past two years, scored 21 points, including four three-pointers, in the Lions' 89-77 victory over Tenerife. He also shot a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line, contributing to a performance index rating of 21 in just 25 minutes. This impressive showing marks a strong comeback after a difficult period, including a torn patellar tendon in May 2024 and an Achilles tendon tear in November 2024, which followed a similar injury to his other leg two years prior. Evans, who signed with Zalgiris Kaunas for one season with an option for another, was immediately loaned to the London Lions. His previous EuroLeague performances with Maccabi Tel Aviv had established him as a key player, and his recent performance suggests he is regaining that form. Spanish media noted his dismantling of Tenerife, with Eurohoops declaring, "This is the real Evans," highlighting his exceptional shooting display beyond the arc.
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