Tosan Evbuomwan, a Princeton University alumnus, has been named the NBA G League Finals MVP for the 2025-2026 season. He led the Greensboro Swarm to a 2-0 sweep of the Stockton Kings in the NBA G League Finals. This achievement makes Evbuomwan the second Princeton University alumnus to be named NBA G League Finals MVP, following Devin Cannady's title in 2021. Evbuomwan, who is on a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets, has played 50 games in the NBA, including eight starts, across three seasons with New York, Brooklyn, Memphis, and Detroit. He holds career averages of 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 20.8 minutes-per-game. Evbuomwan was named the 2022 Ivy League Player of the Year and led the Tigers to the 2023 Sweet Sixteen. He was also named to the NCAA South Region All-Tournament Team and was a two-time First Team All-Ivy selection. In the series, Evbuomwan averaged 18.5 points-per-game on 50.0% shooting (12-for-24), 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals. In game two, Evbuomwan recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. In game one, he contributed 15 points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Evbuomwan's performance in the NBA G League Finals has solidified his position as a key player for the Charlotte Hornets. The Swarm became the first NBA G League Champion since 2022-23 to sweep the entire playoff bracket, among non-single-elimination format. Evbuomwan's achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
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Tosan Evbuomwan NBA G League Finals MVP 2026
·2026-06-11·2 min read
