Pittsburgh Natives Meleek Thomas, Amari Evans Shine for OTE

Pittsburgh’s own Meleek Thomas and Amari Evans are both playing for Overtime Elite’s City Reapers squad this year.

The pair of Steel City natives joined forces on the team weeks ago, when Thomas was drafted in the Overtime Elite draft by the Reapers. Now, with the league’s preseason underway, the pair has had an opportunity to showcase their chemistry on the court.

On Tuesday night, in a 94-84 win over Florida Rebels, the City Reapers looked to Thomas and Evans for offensive firepower. Thomas led the way with 26 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, while Evans added 19 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals.

Thomas went 10 for 17 from the field and 3 for 7 from three-point range, while Evans went 4 for 9 from the field and 8 for 11 from the free-throw line.

Check out the full box score here.

Both Thomas and Evans are still considering Pitt, among other schools. the former WPIAL prospects are now playing in Atlanta, but are both fielding national recruitments while still staying connected to their hometown basketball program. Pitt has hosted both Thomas and Evans on official visits, and is currently in each player’s top-school lists.

Evans currently has a top three of Tennessee, Pitt, and Xavier, with a commitment date of Nov. 2 set.

2025 four-star guard prospect Amari Evans took an official visit to Tennesseea few weekends ago. He is a top Pittsburgh target, too.

Thomas has a top seven of UConn, Pitt, Kansas, Kansas State, Arkansas, Auburn. and Alabama.

Five star Meleek Thomas visited Arkansas over the weekend. Arkansas is coached by Western PA native John Calipari.

Stay tuned on Pittsburgh Sports Now for more coverage of the City Reapers duo and their busy recruitments.