Jeremy Evans: Rotation player?

This is in response to a @SPORTSCAVElive (Twitter) follower ; @juicelake

"Rumors saying Evans may go to D League. Can @SPORTSCAVElive explain your feelings about Evans and why he doesn't play?"

Evans has quickly become a fan favorite, and has shown some incredible athleticism in his time with the Jazz. He can jump out of the building, and has pretty good hands around the rim (as seen as in his ally-oops). He has shown a simple jumper at around 10-12 feet too that has been pretty consistent.
Evans was a shot blocker in college, and was not a bad rebounder either. Those are two traits that almost always translate to the next level.
His man on man D is questionable, not because he can't or wont but because of what I will call the only reason he is not a big time player out of the first round:

He is the definition of a "tweener".

At 6-9, he has the height to play tall SF or mid PF, but because of his freakishly thin frame, can't defend any type of PF post players.
He can however stay in front of almost all basket facing PF's, and a good amount of SF's.
His athleticism is un-real and allows him to move laterally about as well as a completely raw player can.
Evans lacks the polish of a "prime-time" player. And when I say lacks I mean he lacks the polish of the guy that lacks the polish of a prime time player. The D-league will be great for him (I actually am working on a D-league piece right now), as it will give him a much larger amount of minutes and allow him to find out what he can and can't do against defenders.
If the Jazz were already WAY out of the playoff race, I think he would be getting a lot more minutes. But with all the changes, Ty is trying to get himself and his playoff bubble team into the playoffs. If the Jazz lose another handful right in a row (oh please no), Evans will see the NBA floor more.
Evans is a great example of how incredibly difficult it is for a good player to not get minutes in the NBA. Growing the awe of Millsap, a second rounder, even more! Remember, most teams draft in the second round with a "numbers game" attitude: Draft as many as you can, see if they show real promise immediately, throw the ones back that don't, and put the ones that do through hell and see if they stick. If they do, you get guys like Millsap, Landry Fields, Boozer, and CJ miles. If not you get guys like Morris Almond.
I think there is a seat for Evans long term on this team, the problem is right now that seat is occupied by Fes and Frank! Both of whom will be gone after this season.
Look for Evans to see minutes next season (if we don't lose the whole thing to a lockout), especially if he takes this off season aggressively with his shooting set and body development.