Shavar Reynolds Jr.

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Shavar Reynolds Jr.
Shavar Reynolds.jpg
Reynolds in action with Seton Hall
No. 33PAOK Thessaloniki
Position Point guard / Shooting guard
League Greek Basket League
FIBA Europe Cup
Personal information
Born (1998-05-11) May 11, 1998 (age 26)
Manchester Township, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 Feyenoord
2023–2024 Keravnos
2024–present PAOK Thessaloniki
Career highlights and awards

Shavar Reynolds Jr. (born May 11, 1998) is an American basketball player for PAOK of the Greek Basket League and the FIBA Europe Cup. He plays at both the point guard and shooting guard positions. [1]

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Early life

Reynolds was born in Manchester Township, New Jersey, to Teekemia and Shavar Reynolds. [2]

High school

Reynolds attended Manchester Township High School at Lakehurst, New Jersey. During his tenure with the school, he averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals per game. [3]

College career

Reynolds attended Covenant College Prep for one year. After one year with the school, he was transferred to Seton Hall, where he became a key player for the squad. [4]

After four years with the Pirates, Reynolds spent his final college year with Monmouth. [5]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Reynolds started his professional career with Feyenoord of the BNXT League. [6]

After one year with the club, he joined Keravnos of the Cyprus Basketball Division A. [7] With Keravnos, he won two domestic cups, including the Cypriot League and the Cypriot Cup.

On June 27, 2024, Reynolds signed with Greek club PAOK. [8]

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References

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