The University of Akron Athletics
Men's Basketball
- Title:
- Video Coordinator
- Email:
- ebaker1@uakron.edu
- Phone:
- (330) 972-7781
Evann Baker joined the Zips’ staff as the video coordinator in September 2017, arriving from Penn State. He spent two seasons, 2015-2017, with the Nittany Lions as a graduate manager. He assisted in player development and practice duties, as well as editing film for coach analysis and assisting the directors of player development and operations with their daily tasks.
Prior to Penn State, he spent three years with high school and AAU programs around the D.C. area, including U15 Nike Team Takeover. He was also the acting dean of students and educational aide at Lasalle Backus Educational Campus.
Baker started his career as an undergraduate and graduate assistant coach at his alma mater Quinnipiac after a career-ending knee injury that prevented him from playing in his sophomore season. He was named to the Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team, averaging 10.9 points per game, Baker was NEC Rookie of the Week twice.
He was a four-year letterwinner from Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., where he was named Gatorade Player of the Year (2006). Baker ranks 9th all time in Washington, DC in single game scoring (51 points).
Baker earned three degrees, a bachelor’s in media studies and master’s in Journalism from Quinnipiac, and a second master’s in Educational Leadership from Penn State.
In addition, Baker is the director of communications for Education Goals Opportunities and Sports (E.G.O.S) non-profit organization.
