[Ryan Evans](http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/mbb/bios/bio.html?athid=6988&deptid=116), a 6-foot-6 freshman on the UW men’s basketball team, [will redshirt this season.](http://uwbadgers.com/sport_news/mbb/headlines/story.html?sportid=116&storyid=15708) The decision came before Wisconsin’s first regular-season game against Long Beach State. Evans saw time in both of the Badgers’ exhibition games, and won the team’s slam dunk contest at the Night of the Grateful Red. Evans will still practice with the team and attend games, but will wait until next year before he hits the court in a game. “It’s no secret that I’m a late-bloomer when it comes to basketball,” Evans said. “I feel like it will be good for my development to use this year to mature and learn the game even better. I’m really excited to contribute in practice and help this team any way I can this year. This was entirely my decision and I think it will really help me be ready to contribute to the team during games next season.”