Aces men’s basketball signs two to NLI’s

UE signs Noah Frederking and Evan Kuhlman

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has announced the signing of Noah Frederking and Evan Kuhlman to National Letters of Intent to play for the Purple Aces beginning in the fall of 2017.

“The two that we have signed are great kids and great students,” Simmons said.  “Both will fit in very well with our program.”

Frederking is a native Okawville, Illinois where he plays for Okawville High School.  Last season, the 6-4 guard averaged 20.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists.  He led his team to a 28-5 mark and a berth in the Sweet 16 of the Illinois Class 1A Tournament.  An accurate shooter, Ferderking hit 51 3-pointers as a junior.

“Noah is a great player with an excellent basketball IQ,” Simmons said.  “He has unbelievable range and is able to shoot from anywhere on the floor.  He does a good job of getting everyone on the floor involved and makes the team better as a whole.”

Evan Kuhlman makes his way to Evansville from Ohio where he played for Lakota East High School.  A 6-8 forward, Kuhlman posted 12.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest in his junior campaign.  He also has nice touch from outside for a forward, knocking down 34 triples last year.

“Evan will fit into our system very well.  He has the ability to play well in the post, but also has the ability to shoot from outside,” Simmons said.  “He is a very smart player who makes everyone around him better.  What sets him apart are a lot of the intangibles that do not necessarily make their way into the box score.”

Simmons and his team are focused on the 2016-17 season, which begins tomorrow against Louisville at 6 p.m. CT.