Reeves Inks a Three-Year Deal
Antonio Reeves, the 47th overall pick in the recent draft by the Orlando Magic, has been traded and signed his first professional contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Reeves signed a three-year contract worth $5.41 million.
A significant milestone for the Kentucky Wildcats All-American.
Coming off his best collegiate season, Reeves averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. He also shot an impressive 44% from beyond the arc during the 2023-24 season, marking the highest three-point shooting percentage of his college career.
While his tenure at Kentucky did not yield post-season success in his two years, Reeves made a lasting impact in Kentucky history as one of the most reliable shooters, alongside teammate Reed Sheppard.
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In his first season at Kentucky, Reeves was named the 2022-23 SEC Sixth Man of the Year, followed by an All-SEC First-Team selection in 2023-24.
During five summer league games, Reeves averaged 11.8 points per game, shooting 32% from three-point range. In his summer league finale, he scored 18 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc, despite New Orleans losing all five games.
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