Freshman Evan Gilyard arrived at UTEP this past week to begin workouts and preparation for the 2017-18 basketball season with the Miners.
The 5-foot-10, 160-pound point guard is from Chicago, Illinois and went to the talent-productive Simeon Career Academy.
Gilyard led the team to a 125-11 record throughout the course of his career and was named first team All-State and first team All-City. He helped lead his school to a 29-4 record in his senior season. The three-star prospect was honored MVP of the Pontiac Holiday Christmas Tournament, as well as the Penny Hardaway National Hoop Fest in Dallas and Memphis.