She was praised for her skills on defense, and was said to have garnered an offer to play college basketball by Valparaiso head coach Keith Freeman in the sixth grade.

[3] One of the top recruits in college basketball, Evans committed to playing at Louisville, where she was named to the ACC All-Freshman team in 2018.

[12] With the departure of several key players before the 2023 WNBA season, including starting point guard Vandersloot, Evans's role and playing time increased with the Sky.

Although she did not assume the starting role, facing competition from new arrivals Courtney Williams and Marina Mabrey, her playing time nearly doubled, and she posted career-high averages in all statistical categories.

[14] Due to her reduced role, Evans initiated trade talks before the Olympic break in July but ultimately stayed with the Sky for the rest of the season.