Local HS Hoops Star Still On Pace To Be Rich

Top-ranked high school basketball player Tyreke Evans got into a bit of a pickle the other day and ended up driving away from the scene of a shooting.

Jamar “Mar Mar” Evans, Tyreke’s cousin, is charged with first- and third-degree murder. The shooting apparently stemmed from this: “Palmer said he thinks Tyreke Evans was caught in a gang war between the Toby Farm Bullz and the Maddi Block.” Oh, but of course. Although he was at the scene of the shooting, it’s okay, college still want him to play for ‘em. (He also apparently didn’t do anything?)

The case will not hurt his chances of possibly winding up at Villanova, according to Reggie. Wildcats coach Jay Wright attended an American Christian home game on Dec. 13.

“We love Jay Wright,” Reggie said. “Jay and his staff have been to most if not all of Tyreke’s games, even after this thing occurred. I give coach Wright credit, because he knows Tyreke and this family. We’re not ruling out Villanova, and we hope Villanova doesn’t rule us out. But my biggest concern is that Tyreke doesn’t get painted in a bad light, which has already happened in some people’s eyes. That’s messed up. It’s what has me and my whole family angry right now.”

Aw, everybody loves Jay Wright — he’s such a snappy dresser.