No. 35–Alabama Crimson Tide | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | Southeastern Conference |
Personal information | |
Born | Grovetown, Georgia, U.S. | June 27, 2006
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Alabama (2024–present) |
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Derrion Reid (born June 27, 2006) is an American basketball player who plays for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference.
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]
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]
Reid's mother, Marie, played college basketball at South Carolina State. [7]
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