Akarius Staten-Ballance brings steady guard play and shot-making to Evangel
Akarius Staten-Ballance is a 6-foot redshirt freshman guard for Evangel in the 2025-26 season, and the early read is a compact, useful backcourt piece with scoring pop from deep and enough feel to swing momentum. In Evangel’s 82-61 win over Avila, he hit a three that helped halt a run and shift the game’s energy, which hints at a guard who can make timely plays rather than chase empty stats. He looks like a fit for teams that value perimeter shooting, composure, and dependable rotation minutes.
