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Ty Evans was named the 12th head coach of the Tennessee State University women’s basketball program in August 2020.
“Words can’t possibly convey the level of happiness, excitement, and gratitude that I feel as a result of being named the next women’s Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State University,” said Evans. “This moment is a culmination of many years of preparation, hard work, sacrifice, disappointment and prayer, and it’s a journey that I wouldn’t change. Thanks to Dr. Allen, President Glover, and the entire selection committee for entrusting me with this opportunity and to the entire “Big Blue” family, specifically my players, it’s time to ... #PressPlay.”
Evans took over the reigns at TSU after spending eight years at SEC member Auburn. During his stint with the Tigers, he served as associate head coach from 2015-20 and assistant coach from 2012-2015. Evans helped guide the team to two NCAA Tournament appearances.
Prior to his tenure at Auburn, he served two years at Georgetown before accepting a position at Alabama in 2007.
Evans began his collegiate coaching career at Saint Louis University where he served as an assistant coach during the 2001-02 season. After a season coaching professionally, he returned to SLU for two more seasons.
Evans spent the last decade making a name for himself in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). In his first season with Auburn, he helped lead the Tigers to 19 wins, the most in four years, and an appearance in the Women's NIT quarterfinals. Auburn set a school record with 402 steals during the 2012-13 season while forcing 701 turnovers, a mark that ranks second all-time on The Plains.
In his fourth season, Evans helped to advance the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009 and post a 20-13 overall record. Evans helped Auburn to its second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and a 17-15 overall record in season five. Two seasons later, Auburn experienced its best season in 10 years, finishing 22-10 and earning their third trip to the NCAA tournament in four years.
At Alabama, Evans coached the post players and helped his players earn All-SEC honors in three of his five seasons. He was also instrumental in coaching the Crimson Tide to a WNIT Sweet 16 appearance in 2011, the team's first post-season trip since 2002.
Also heavily involved in recruiting, Evans brought national attention to Alabama in 2010 and 2011 after securing top-20 recruiting classes both years. Prior to Alabama, Evans served two years at Georgetown. During that stint, he was instrumental in the recruiting and re-building efforts that would eventually turn Georgetown into a perennial NCAA Tournament team.
Evans is a 1995 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he was an All-American and served as team co-captain for two years. He received a bachelor’s degree in secondary education.
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The Ty Evans File
Hometown:Beloit, Wis.
Education:University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1995 (Secondary Education)
High School:Beloit Memorial High School
Coaching Experience:
2020-present:Tennessee State University (Head Coach)
2015-20: Auburn University(Associate Head Coach)
2012-15: Auburn University(Assistant Coach)
2011-12: University of Alabama (Associate Head Coach)
2007-11: University of Alabama (Assistant Coach)
2005-07: Georgetown University (Assistant Coach)
2003-05: St. Louis University (Assistant Coach)
2002-03: Ulkiken Eagles –Norway Professional Men’s League (Head Coach)
2001-02:St. Louis University (Assistant Coach)
Career Highlights:
2012: Beloit Historical Society Elliott-Perring Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
1998: Team Most Valuable Player
1996: All-Star- Foreign Tour Team
1994-95: First Team All-American
