Evan Smith

Evan Smith

Joined: Oct 22, 2020

Senior Basketball Countributor- VictoryBellRings ... Evan is an ardent Penn State Basketball fan, at a school known for football and wrestling. Smith has been to both NIT Championships, the Lions' last NCAA berth in 2011 (sigh), and their only appearance in the B1G Championship. He was even introduced by the Bryce Jordan Center PA announcer at his wedding! #TrustTheClimb

Mar 3, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Micah Shrewsberry directs his players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State Basketball's Jalen Pickett (Image via The Indianapolis Star)

Feb 21, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Micah Shrewsberry looks onto the court during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State Basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry (Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports)

Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (21) reaches for Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Big Ten tournament on Friday, March. 11, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 69-61.Ncaa Basketball Big10 Men S Tourney Purdue At Penn State Nittany Lions

Mar 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (21) shoots the ball while Ohio State Buckeyes defend in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Micah Shrewsberry directs his players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 13, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Keyvone Lee (24) runs around the outside of Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (19) during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Sept 8, 2007; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State linebacker Dan Connor (40) stands in his defensive stance as Notre Dame center Dan Wenger (51) prepares to block for quarterback Jimmy Clausen (7) in the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Notre Dame 31-10. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © James Lang

Dec 4, 2021; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) run the ball against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (21) reaches for Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Big Ten tournament on Friday, March. 11, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 69-61.Ncaa Basketball Big10 Men S Tourney Purdue At Penn State Nittany Lions

Feb 27, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State students cheer for Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (not pictured) during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Bryce Jordan Center. Nebraska defeated Penn State 93-70. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 17, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Jevonnie Scott (13) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Myles Dread (2) guards Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) during the Big Ten tournament on Friday, March. 11, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 69-61.Ncaa Basketball Big10 Men S Tourney Purdue At Penn State Nittany Lions

Feb 8, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Jevonnie Scott (13) shoots the ball against the defense of Michigan Wolverines forward Brandon Johns Jr. (left) during the first half at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 10, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; UC Davis Aggies forward Mikey Henn (24) shoots the ball against California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears defeated the Aggies 86-61. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports