Tyler Evans, a UF alumnus who was a member of last season’s national championship basketball team, will help to “tip off” The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Malone Thursday, Nov. 19, in Croy Gymnasium. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.            

Evans will attempt 10 three-point shots. For every shot he makes, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network will donate $100 to The Salvation Army. If Evans makes the 10th shot, Northwestern Mutual will double its donation.            

Following the basketball game, Evans will stand at one of The Salvation Army kettles, which will be placed at each exit.            

Evans made the winning basket in the national championship game with 2.4 seconds on the clock. He graduated from the University with a 3.76 G.P.A. with a double major in business management and finance, a strong example of NCAA Division II’s emphasis on student-athletes’ ability to excel in both areas.

He is a full-time graduate student at Ohio Dominican University and holds an internship with the Ohio Department of Development.