Jordan Scott
Jordan Scott (2006–2026) was a Castle High School basketball standout who played at Wabash Valley College before transferring home to join the University of Evansville women’s basketball program. She died in September 2026 at the age of 19.
Lucious Wagner
Lucious Wagner is a former University of Evansville basketball standout and professional player who founded BlackHeart Basketball, becoming a prominent coach, trainer and mentor in the Evansville basketball community.
Tyler Myers
Tyler Myers is Evansville’s all-time boys basketball scoring leader, finishing his Evansville Day School career with 2,835 points.
D.J. Balentine
D.J. Balentine is an American former professional basketball player and coach best known for his standout career with the University of Evansville Purple Aces. A native of Kokomo, Indiana, Balentine played for UE from 2012 to 2016 and became one of the most accomplished players in program history. University of Evansville Balentine finished his University […]
University of Evansville
The University of Evansville (UE) is a private university in Evansville, Indiana, with a history dating to 1854. Located on a 75-acre campus on the east side of Evansville, the university is one of the city’s major educational institutions and is known for its Purple Aces athletic programs, small class sizes, international study opportunities, and […]
Shane McRae
Shane McRae is an American actor and University of Evansville alumnus best known for portraying Knox in the Apple TV science-fiction series Silo. His career has included major television series, Hollywood films, Broadway productions, and other professional theater work. Although McRae was not born in Evansville, the city played an important role in his development […]
By the Slice Pizza
By the Slice Gourmet Pizzeria, commonly known today as The Slice, is a longtime locally owned pizza restaurant located at 2011 Lincoln Avenue in Evansville, Indiana, near the University of Evansville. Founded in 1994 by Eric Weber, the restaurant developed from a business plan Weber created while completing his master’s degree in professional studies at […]
Jeff Anderson
Jeff T. Anderson is an Evansville businessman, former college basketball player and community leader. A graduate of Reitz Memorial High School, Anderson was a standout basketball player for the Tigers and earned honorable mention Indiana All-State recognition in both 1989 and 1990. He was later inducted into the Greater Evansville Basketball Hall of Fame. Basketball […]
Rob Maurer
Robert John Maurer was an American professional baseball player from Evansville, Indiana. Maurer was born January 7th 1967 and he died January 21st 2026. Rob was a 1985 graduate of Mater Dei High School, where he participated in and was All-State in football, wrestling and baseball. After graduating from Mater Dei, Rob went on to […]
Dru Smith
Dru Smith (born December 30, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A native of Evansville, Indiana, Smith played high school basketball at F.J. Reitz High School and began his college career in his hometown at the University of Evansville before transferring to the University […]