About Dena Evans
In terms of sheer physical stature, Dena Evans probably did more with less than just about any point guard that ever played the game. Only 5'4" tall, Dena was named "Miss High School Basketball" in Texas as a high school senior and then became a star at the University of Virginia, where she led her teams to three NCAA Final Four appearances and a 118-17 record during her four-year career.
As a senior at UVA, Dena was named the Best Point Guard in the nation and received the Frances P. Naismith award as the country's top collegiate player under 5'7'. After college, she played professionally in the ABL and in professional leagues overseas. In 2002, Dena was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference's (ACC) 50th Anniversary All-Time Women's Basketball Team.
Dena's pursuit of excellence was never confined to the basketball court. A Rhodes Scholar Finalist and Magna Cum Laude graduate with a degree in economics, she was selected as one of the top ten student-athletes in the nation as a senior and earned First Team Academic All-American honors for three consecutive years.
A former PGC graduate, Dena has directed the Point Guard College since 2002, and is committed to carrying on the legacy and teachings of her long-time friend and mentor, Dick DeVenzio, who founded PGC in the early 90s and directed it until his death in 2001. Dena serves as Owner and Chairman of Point Guard College.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT DENA EVANS
“Don’t be under the impression that it takes a male coach to teach the fundamentals of basketball. As an outstanding collegiate point guard and an experienced teacher of point guard play, Dena Evans’ Point Guard College will greatly improve the play of any aspiring player—male or female. Her work habits and engaging personality are certain to inspire all campers.”
—John Wooden, voted Basketball Coach of the Century (ESPN), and winner of ten NCAA championships at UCLA.
“Dena Evans was the classic point guard. The first time I saw her play, I was amazed at how intelligent she was with and without the ball. Having the skills is one thing, and Dena had them all. But knowing how to use those skills is the key, and that’s what separated Dena from all the rest.”
—Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, University of Connecticut Women’s basketball team, 2009 undefeated NCAA Champions, and the new Head Coach of the USA Women’s Olympic Team.
“Dena Evans was outstanding as a point guard at the University of Virginia. Her passion, attention to detail, and love for teaching have made Point Guard College a special place. I would recommend PGC for any player who wants to be the ultimate point guard.”
—Doug Collins, ex-Head Coach of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards.
“Dena Evans is a student of the game, and she continues to study her craft. An excellent teacher.”
—Dawn Staley, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, University of South Carolina; three-time Gold Medalist (USA Olympic Team), WNBA All- Star, and USA Basketball’s Female Athlete of the Year (2004).
“I’ve known Dena Evans for 18 years. She was a tremendous player in a big-time program and is a passionate teacher of the game. I would highly recommend Point Guard College to any male or female player who wants to take their game to the next level.’”
—Rick Carlisle, Head Coach, Dallas Mavericks (NBA).
“I have coached young men at the high school level for 35 years and have seldom felt so inspired. I found myself writing down virtually everything that Dena Evans said. The great player is truly a great teacher!”
—Tom Desotell, Head Coach, Sheboygan (Wisconsin) North High School and former Director, John Wooden Basketball School.
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