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Syracuse Basketball: Five-star Kwame Evans Jr. is a Baltimore sensation

Syracuse basketball, Kwame Evans Jr. (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)

Syracuse basketball legend Carmelo Anthony hailed from Baltimore and led the Orange to its only national title during the 2002-03 season. Now there is buzz that 2023 five-star forward Kwame Evans Jr. could prove the best prospect from Baltimore dating back to Anthony, according to comments made by Rivals.com national analyst Russ Wood in an article.

Here’s what Wood had to say, in part, about Evans. “I love what I’ve seen of him on video, but I am really looking forward to seeing him in person.