Today, it has been reported by multiple outlets that Oklahoma City Thunder scout Corey Evans is the new general manager for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He will be the first general manager for the program with the changing landscape in college sports, Evans will help the Bearcats keep tabs on high school, college and international players.
Evans has been with OKC since late 2020, he previously was a national scout for Rivals.
OKC has one of the best young cores in the NBA and Evans has been around to see and help the recipe.
Sources: Cincinnati has hired Oklahoma City Thunder scout Corey Evans as the school’s new men’s basketball general manager. He’s worked for the Thunder for nearly five years and was part of the draft process for players like Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace. pic.twitter.com/acbWkxnxCx
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) March 31, 2025
His role will cover high school, international and transfer portal scouting and recruiting. He’ll also work with coach Wes Miller on NIL, roster construction and roster retention. Prior to OKC, he spent four years at Rivals as a national recruiting analyst.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) March 31, 2025
Wes Miller on hiring Corey Evans:
"I've known Corey Evans for over 13 years," Miller said. "He is a rising star with a relentless work ethic. He's unique in his base of knowledge as well as his diversity of relationships across all levels of basketball."
"As our college game continues to transition to a true professional model, I think there is value in adding another staff member with NBA experience as well as a non-coaching background. He will be a vital asset to myself, our staff and our players."
