Reece Beekman
Reece Avery Beekman (born October 8, 2001) is an American basketball player.
No. 2 – Virginia Cavaliers | |
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Position | Point guard |
League | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Personal information | |
Born | October 8, 2001 (age 18) Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 168 lb (76 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Scotlandville Magnet (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
College | Virginia (2020–present) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
Reece Beekman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his brother and mother when he was 13 years old. He went to Scotlandville High School and played basketball throughout his four years at the school.[1]
High School Career
Beekman was a four-year letter-winner from 2017-20 under head coach Carlos Sample at Scotlandville Magnet HS. He led the Hornets to a 131–14 record and four Louisiana High School Athletic Associate (LHSAA) 5A state championships. He also earned Louisiana Mr. Basketball honors after averaging 19.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 9.9 assists, 2.7 blocked shots and 2.2 steals as a senior in 2019-2020.[2]
Recruiting
A 4-star recruit, Reece Beekman started getting offers in the Spring of 2018, but it wasn't until late July 2018 when he got his Virginia offer. During this recruitment process, Beekman received 21 offers including Florida, LSU, Wisconsin, and USC. Beekman would go on his official visit to UVA in November 2018 but wanted to wait a few months before he committed. On June 13, 2019, Reece Beekman had a surprise commitment to Virginia. It was not till December 10, 2019, that he signed his Letter of Intent to play at UVA.[3]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Reece Beekman PG |
Baton Rouge, LA | Scotlandville Magnet High School (LA) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | Jun 13, 2019 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 72 247Sports: 66 ESPN: 51 | ||||||
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References
- "Reece Beekman". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. June 19, 2020.
- Fambrough, Robin (April 12, 2020). "Reece Beekman voted LSWA's Mr. Basketball after orchestrating another Scotlandville title". The Advocate. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- "Reece Beekman Timeline Events". 247sports.com.