Growing Stronger at Toledo
A larger role in Toledo's lineup helped Cole reach new career highs during the 2025-26 campaign, reinforcing her value as a versatile frontcourt player.
Now a junior, Cole brings collegiate experience, defensive versatility and a commitment to academics as she continues her basketball career in the Mid-American Conference.
- Full Name: Evalyse Cole
- Sport: Women's Basketball
- Position: Forward
- Jersey Number: 10
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches
- Birthplace: Easton, Pennsylvania
- Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania
- High School: Easton High School
- College: University of Toledo
- Current Team: Toledo Rockets Women's Basketball
- Conference: Mid-American Conference (MAC)
- Academic Year: Junior (2026-27)
- Major: Nursing
- Collegiate Career: 2024-present
Cole developed her athletic foundation in Easton, Pennsylvania. Her father, Ted Cole, played basketball at Lafayette College, while her mother, Kalli Cole, competed in volleyball at Rider University. She has three sisters: Lianna, Melina and Georgia.
At Easton High School, Cole competed in basketball, volleyball and track and field. Her basketball performances established her as one of the standout players in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference.
Finishing her high school career in 2024, Cole crossed the 1,000-point threshold and received widespread recognition, including conference MVP, First Team All-EPC and Third Team Class 6A All-State honors.
She joined Toledo for the 2024-25 season after being recruited by head coach Ginny Boggess, who previously coached at Monmouth.
During her freshman season, Cole appeared in 31 games, averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest.
Her responsibilities increased during the 2025-26 campaign. She appeared in 27 games, starting 23, and averaged 7.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Across the 2025-26 season, she registered 17 blocks and 18 steals while shooting 46.2% overall and 76.2% on free throws, leading the Rockets in shot-blocking.
February 2026 brought Cole her first two collegiate double-doubles. She recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds against Southern Miss on February 7, followed by 15 points and 10 rebounds against Ohio three days later.
Away from basketball, Cole is pursuing a nursing degree and serves as president of Toledo's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Her leadership responsibilities involve representing fellow student-athletes while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics and academics.
In Toledo's November 2, 2026 season opener against Louisiana Tech, she started and recorded two points, nine rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot in 25 minutes.
Despite Toledo's 61-57 defeat, Cole contributed on the boards and defensively, providing an important presence in the frontcourt.
From earning conference recognition at Easton High School to becoming a regular starter at Toledo, Evalyse Cole has continued to progress throughout her collegiate career.
Her defensive production, rebounding ability and flexibility have established her role with the Rockets. Combined with her academic achievements and student-athlete leadership, Cole's journey reflects the development of a student-athlete committed to contributing both on and off the court.