Antnonio Reeves is the latest Kentucky Wildcat to hear his name called in the 2024 NBA Draft, selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 47th overall pick in the second round.
Reeves is coming off of a terrific career and past two seasons with Kentucky. Last year he averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and shot 44.7 percent from three — one of the best percentages in all of college basketball.
Friday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans introduced their two newest star players to the local media, with new general manager Bryson Graham leading the press conference.
“I said this after the draft,” Graham spoke about Yves Missi. “He was probably one of the more athletic players I had seen at his size in practice. The way he moved on the floor and his instincts defensively were incredible.”
Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) looks on against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Finding someone who could consistently assist Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum on shooting and creating shots is extremely critical. When Ingram or Williamson had either struggled or were not in contests, the team’s shooting significantly dropped.
I feel as if I’m the best shooter in the draft.
– Antonio Reeves
New Orleans is one of the greatest locales for food, an it wasn’t lost on Missi. “Someone told me, oh, you’re going to get bigger [in New Orleans]. I said, alright.”
Two new guys, a big shooter, a combination the New Orleans Pelicans desperately require to be on the floor this upcoming season.
He averaged 21.2 points per game in SEC play alone.
“Antonio Reeves is having a ridiculous year,” John Calipari said towards the end of last year. “If there are two or three guards in the country playing better than Antonio Reeves, can you name them … Every time we need a basket, he goes and gets it. He’s rebounding. I mean, like, I’m talking like, (playing like an) All-American.”
One of the reasons for NBA attention for Reeves is his ability to shoot from the corner — a deadly skill to have in the NBA as a role player.
He averaged 21.2 points per game in SEC play alone.
“Antonio Reeves is having a ridiculous year,” John Calipari said towards the end of last year. “If there are two or three guards in the country playing better than Antonio Reeves, can you name them … Every time we need a basket, he goes and gets it. He’s rebounding. I mean, like, I’m talking like, (playing like an) All-American.”
One of the reasons for NBA attention for Reeves is his ability to shoot from the corner — a deadly skill to have in the NBA as a role player.
Last season, Reeves shot 46.8 percent in corner 3s — third best in the country.
In 67 games at Kentucky across two years, he put up averages of 17.2 points and shot 42.2 percent from three. He made 164 3s in his Kentucky career.
Reeves spent three seasons at Illinois State before Kentucky, averaging 13.4 points and shooting 34.8 percent from three.
He averaged 21.2 points per game in SEC play alone.
“Antonio Reeves is having a ridiculous year,” John Calipari said towards the end of last year. “If there are two or three guards in the country playing better than Antonio Reeves, can you name them … Every time we need a basket, he goes and gets it. He’s rebounding. I mean, like, I’m talking like, (playing like an) All-American.”
One of the reasons for NBA attention for Reeves is his ability to shoot from the corner — a deadly skill to have in the NBA as a role player.Antnonio Reeves is the latest Kentucky Wildcat to hear his name called in the 2024 NBA Draft, selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 47th overall pick in the second round.
Reeves is coming off of a terrific career and past two seasons with Kentucky. Last year he averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and shot 44.7 percent from three — one of the best percentages in all of college basketbalApr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) looks on against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Finding someone who could consistently assist Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum on shooting and creating shots is extremely critical. When Ingram or Williamson had either struggled or were not in contests, the team’s shooting significantly dropped.
I feel as if I’m the best shooter in the draft.
– Antonio Reeves
New Orleans is one of the greatest locales for food, an it wasn’t lost on Missi. “Someone told me, oh, you’re going to get bigger [in New Orleans]. I said, alright.”
Two new guys, a big shooter, a combination the New Orleans Pelicans desperately require to be on the floor this upcoming season.l.
