Keith Smart believes Tyreke Evans is capable of becoming an elite defensive player.

"I've got the length and the strength to cover (guards or forwards)," Evans said. "I've just got to stay ready at all times and stop reaching sometimes, and I'll be a better defender."

Evans is 6-foot-6 with ample length and athleticism. He is also attempting to gauge how agressive to be on that end of the floor.

"I don't know," Evans said. "It seems like when I try to play physical I get in foul trouble. I just try to stay active out there and be ready to be aggressive."