Reece Beekman
 Beekman with Virginia in 2022 | |
| No. 4 – Brooklyn Nets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 8, 2001 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Scotlandville Magnet (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| College | Virginia (2020–2024) |
| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2024 | →Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2024–present | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2024–present | →Long Island Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Reece Avery Beekman (born October 8, 2001) is an American basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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 2019–20.[2]
Recruiting
[edit]As a four-star recruit, Beekman started getting offers in the Spring of 2018, but it wasn't until late July 2018 that 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, Beekman had a surprise commitment to Virginia. It was not until December 10, 2019, that he signed his Letter of Intent to play at UVA.[3]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Beekman PG |
Baton Rouge, LA | Scotlandville Magnet (LA) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Jun 13, 2019 | |
Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 72 247Sports: 69 ESPN: 51 | ||||||
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College career
[edit]On August 1, 2020, Beekman enrolled at UVA.[4] He took over as one of the starting guards early into the season due to his impressive performances. During the ACC tournament, Beekman hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to beat Syracuse and advance to the semifinals. Through his first season, Beekman has averaged 4.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and three assists while shooting 38.2% from the field.[5] As a sophomore, he was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team as well as Honorable Mention All-ACC.[6]
Professional career
[edit]Golden State / Santa Cruz Warriors (2024)
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Beekman signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors on July 3, 2024.[7]
Brooklyn / Long Island Nets (2024–present)
[edit]On December 15, 2024, while still on a two-way contract, Beekman was traded to the Brooklyn Nets alongside De'Anthony Melton and three future second-round picks in exchange for Dennis Schröder and a 2025 second-round pick.[8]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Virginia | 25 | 20 | 29.4 | .382 | .243 | .758 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .4 | 4.7 |
| 2021–22 | Virginia | 35 | 35 | 35.1 | .449 | .338 | .761 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 2.1 | .7 | 8.2 |
| 2022–23 | Virginia | 32 | 32 | 32.6 | .405 | .351 | .793 | 3.0 | 5.3 | 1.8 | .5 | 9.5 |
| 2023–24 | Virginia | 34 | 34 | 32.8 | .443 | .310 | .754 | 3.6 | 6.2 | 2.0 | .5 | 14.3 |
| Career | 126 | 121 | 32.7 | .429 | .319 | .767 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 1.8 | .5 | 9.5 | |
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Reece Beekman, Virginia Cavaliers, Point Guard".
- ^ Oakes, Jamie (May 13, 2021). "UVA point guard Reece Beekman ranks among elite in high school triple-doubles". 247Sports. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "ACC Unveils 2021-22 Men's Basketball Awards" (Press release). Atlantic Coast Conference. March 7, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Kirschenbaum, Alex (July 3, 2024). "Warriors Sign Reece Beekman To Two-Way Contract". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Complete Trade With Golden State Warriors". NBA.com. December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.