Rainmen Name Mike Evans Head Coach

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The Halifax Rainmen are pleased to announce that former NBA player, scout and coach, Mike Evans, has been named Head Coach for the remainder of the 2010-11 season.

Throughout his basketball career, Evans played at Kansas State University, where he remains the all-time leading points scorer with 2,115 points.

In 1978, the Denver Nuggets selected Evans as the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft.

Over the next nine years, Evans enjoyed a successful career playing for the San Antonio Spurs, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Denver Nuggets. During his career, Evans was regarded as one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA.

After his retirement, Evans joined the Denver Nuggets’ coaching staff, where he later took on the role of Head Coach after the firing of Dan Issel.

In 2006, Evans joined the Toronto Raptors organization where he worked as a scout, and was later promoted to the role of Assistant Coach.

On Saturday, January 29 Evans will debut as Head Coach of the Rainmen when they take on Maritime Rivals, the Saint John Mill Rats.

Tickets for the January 29 game can be purchased at any Ticket Atlantic location or at the Metro Centre Box Office. For information on the $39.95 Bonus Offer or for group rate inquiries, please visit www.rainmenbasketball.ca.