Billy Evans (basketball, born 1932)

William Best Evans (September 13, 1932 – November 22, 2020) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics. Born in Berea, Kentucky, Evans played collegiately at the University of Kentucky. He was part of the United States basketball team which won the gold medal in 1956.^[1]

A jersey honoring Evans hangs in Rupp Arena.

Billy Evans

Evans with the Phillips 66ers.
Personal information
Born	(1932-09-13)September 13, 1932 Berea, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	November 22, 2020(2020-11-22) (aged 88)
Listed height	6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Berea (Berea, Kentucky)
College	Kentucky (1951–1955)
NBA draft	1955: 5th round, 32nd overall pick
Drafted by	Rochester Royals
Position	Guard
Number	42
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1956 Melbourne Team competition Pan American Games 1959 Chicago Team competition

Evans died on November 22, 2020, at the age of 88.^[2]