Derrion Reid

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Derrion Reid
No. 35Alabama Crimson Tide
Position Small forward
League Southeastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2006-06-27) June 27, 2006 (age 18)
Grovetown, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
College Alabama (2024–present)
Career highlights and awards

Derrion Reid (born June 27, 2006) is an American basketball player who plays for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference.

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Early life and high school

Reid grew up in Grovetown, Georgia and initially attended Grovetown High School. He averaged 9.8 points and 3.4 rebounds during his sophomore season as Grovetown won the Class 6A state championship. [1] Reid transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California prior to the start of his senior year. [2] Reid was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year. [3]

Recruiting

Reid is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services. [4] He committed to play college basketball at Alabama after considering offers from Georgia and Florida State. [5] Reid signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Crimson Tide on January 10, 2024. [6]

Personal life

Reid's mother, Marie, played college basketball at South Carolina State. [7]

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References

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