Elly Evarts commits to Kent State for basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Elly Evarts has verbally committed to Kent State University to play basketball, alleviating concerns ahead of her senior season at Gibsonburg. Evarts, who has consistently excelled, including a 31-point game in the district final, highlighted her desire to impact the team as a freshman. She initially considered other programs but felt a strong fit with Kent State during her visit. Evarts aims to lead Gibsonburg in pursuing a state championship and a continued successful high school career before transitioning to the collegiate level.
- •Evarts is a first-team all-state player from Gibsonburg.
- •She has surpassed 1,460 career points and aims for a state title.
- •Kent State is seen as a winning program by Evarts.
- •She plans to play close to home in the Mid-American Conference.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Gibsonburg's Elly Evarts verbally commits to Kent State for basketball
"Elly Evarts can play senior season with a weight off her shoulders after verbal commitment to Kent State for basketball.
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