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Billy Evans
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Evans with the Phillips 66ers.
No. 42
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Personal information
Born (1932-09-13)September 13, 1932
Berea, Kentucky
Nationality American
Died November 22, 2020(2020-11-22) (aged 88)
High school Berea (Berea, Kentucky)
Listed height 6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)
Listed weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College Kentucky (1951–1955)
NBA Draft 1955 / Round: 5 / Pick: 32nd overall
Selected by the Rochester Royals
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold 1956 Melbourne Team competition
Pan American Games
Gold 1959 Chicago Team competition

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.

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A jersey honoring Evans hangs in Rupp Arena.

Evans died on November 22, 2020.

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