LOCUST GROVE Nyryyk Evans isnt stuck up. He isnt arrogant. Hes doesnt think of himself as better than anyone.
But the former Luella point guard is confident. And that much exudes from him as he talks about his basketball future. The 5-foot-9 guard garnered more than a couple accolades for his standout play in leading the Lions to their first ever state tournament appearance last season.
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