Reid enters his freshman season as the second-highest rated recruit in Alabama basketball history.
This is the fifth in an 8-part series where BamaCentral's Blake Byler will break down the numbers and the film to give you everything you need to know about each of Alabama basketball's 2024-25 newcomers.That's a list of some of the most talented players to ever come through the Alabama basketball program, but it's also a few members of a long, long list of players that incoming freshman Derrion Reid is ranked higher than coming out of high school.
Reid possesses a sturdy frame at 220 pounds, and is an incredibly strong finisher around the basket thanks to his strength and touch around the rim. He's an explosive athlete, capable of highlight reel-worthy dunks and blocks. In six games playing for Team USA, Reid averaged 10.3 points and 7.7 rebounds, all while never starting a single contest and playing just 16.7 minutes per game.
In the second clip, Reid floats in the paint against a 2-3 zone, finding the gap before receiving an entry pass. From there, it's pure footwork as he's able to maneuver his way to a favorable angle to bank the shot in. In the second clip, Reid takes a rebound coast to coast, and with the aid of some nifty dribble moves to get him by the first defender, he finishes an and-one through a blocking foul.
The second clip shows more of his touch around the rim, as he executes a difficult tip-in after once again out-jumping the opposition.
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