The 19-year-old former Launceston College student has accepted an offer to play for Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine.

"I'm super excited," Evans said.

"I feel like it's been a long time coming - I've worked really hard over a long period of time and it's good to see things have paid off."

The former Smithton Saint and current Wynyard Wildcat guard said he was contacted by the coach of the Central Maine Mustangs: Dave Gonyea who personally asked Evans if he'd consider joining the team.

"Me and my mum had a Zoom meeting with the coach and went over everything," he said.

"He said there was a spot on the team if I wanted it and gave me some time to think about it.

"It didn't take long to think about ... with COVID limiting exposure and stuff. From what the coach had said, it sounds like a great community and it was a great opportunity."

Central Maine CC's athletic's website lauded Evans' signing, headlined with 'Mustangs score with another Aussie'.

"It didn't take me long to like Marshall. He is a humble guy who I see had a strong upside," Gonyea told Central Maine Athletics.

However, the article did also state that Launceston College was in Smithton, something Evans might be able to amend while he's over there.

Evans has represented the state a number of times at nationals, and plays guard for Launceston Basketball Association team the South East Devils.

He's lined up with the likes of JackJumpers player Sejr Deans and up-and-coming Launnie talent Lachie Brewer.

"My teammates have been really supportive including my men's team in Wynyard," he said.

"They've all been a huge part of the process in helping get there [and] bettering me everyday, whether it was in-game or just tips here and there.

"I've played with some high IQ guys, they've all helped along the way and are happy to see me get to where I wanna be."

While Evans hasn't been to America before, he said he was excited about the opportunity and the next phase of his career across the Pacific Ocean.

"I think I have to quarantine for a week once I get over there, even if I have the [COVID] vaccine," Evans said.

"Maine is definitely one of the better places COVID-wise over there.

"I wouldn't be coming back for a good nine or 10 months but hopefully by that time things will have settled down."

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