Khalid Reeves

Khalid Reeves (born July 15, 1972) is a former American professional basketball player who played six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round (12th pick) of the 1994 NBA draft.

Khalid Reeves
Personal information
Born (1972-07-15) July 15, 1972
Queens, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolChrist the King (Queens, New York)
CollegeArizona (1990–1994)
NBA draft1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Miami Heat
Playing career1994–2005
PositionPoint guard
Number3, 6, 20
Career history
1994–1995Miami Heat
1995–1996Charlotte Hornets
19961997New Jersey Nets
19971999Dallas Mavericks
1999Detroit Pistons
1999Aris
1999Pau-Orthez
1999Chicago Bulls
2000–2001Grand Rapids Hoops
2001–2002Phoenix Eclipse
2002Florida Sea Dragons
2003–2004Café Najjar
2004–2005Panteras de Miranda
2007Saprissa Basket
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points2,167 (7.8 ppg)
Rebounds580 (2.1 rpg)
Assists886 (3.2 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Reeves attended Christ The King Regional High School in Middle Village, Queens, New York, and played college basketball at the University of Arizona.

College career

Reeves found his way to UA when he told his high school coach he wanted to play in a warm climate. His coach, Bob Oliva, reached out to then-UA coach Lute Olson and his staff. Reeves went on to be one of the most prolific scorers in UA history, still owning the season scoring record of 848 points achieved in 1993-94 a 2010 report remembered.[1] He led the Wildcats to the 1994 NCAA Final Four with backcourt teammate Damon Stoudamire. The Wildcats lost to eventual champion Arkansas.

Professional career

Reeves played for numerous NBA teams from 1994 to 2000 averaging 7.8 points per game for his career. The last NBA team Reeves played for was the Chicago Bulls during the 1999-2000 season. After Reeves' NBA career ended, he continued to play professionally for smaller US-based leagues and in Greece, France, Lebanon, and Venezuela before retiring in 2005.

Coaching career

Reeves is currently an assistant coach at his high school alma mater, Christ the King Regional High School.[2]

References

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