Derrion Reid

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Derrion Reid
Prolific Prep
Position Small forward
Personal information
Born (2006-06-27) June 27, 2006 (age 18)
Grovetown, Georgia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
Career highlights and awards

Derrion Reid is an American basketball player who currently attends Prolific Prep in Napa, California.

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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

  1. Helwagen, Steve (May 27, 2023). "Ohio State basketball offers national top-60 prospect in Georgia's Derrion Reid". 247Sports.com . Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  2. Robertson, Brendan (July 31, 2023). "5-star prospect Derrion Reid transferring from Grovetown HS for senior season". WJBF.com . Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  3. Harrell, Dean (January 22, 2024). "Aiden Sherrell and Derrion Reid named to McDonald's All-American roster". Rivals.com . Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  4. Cheney, Will (September 25, 2023). "2024 5-star recruit Derrion Reid reveals top 3 choices — including one Peach State program". The Augusta Chronicle . Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  5. Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (December 22, 2023). "Derrion Reid, No. 9 in ESPN 100, commits to Alabama". ESPN.com . Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  6. "Here's what Nate Oats said about the latest addition to Alabama basketball, five-star forward Derrion Reid". The Tuscaloosa News . January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  7. Cheney, Will (December 23, 2023). "In 5-star Derrion Reid's road to Alabama basketball, his mother played a big role". The Augusta Chronicle . Retrieved January 28, 2024.