Efton Reid

Efton J. Reid III (born February 3, 2002) is an American college basketball player currently in the transfer portal. He previously played for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference, the Gonzaga Bulldogs of the West Coast Conference, and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Efton Reid

Reid with LSU in 2021
Personal information
Born	(2002-02-03) February 3, 2002 (age 23) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Steward School (Richmond, Virginia) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
College	LSU (2021–2022) Gonzaga (2022–2023) Wake Forest (2023–2025)
Position	Center
Number	4
Career highlights
Jordan Brand Classic (2021)

High school career

Reid played basketball for Steward School in Richmond, Virginia, where he emerged as a top college prospect by his sophomore season.^[1][2] As a junior, he averaged 19 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks per game, shooting 74.6 percent from the field, and earned First Team VISAA Division II All-State honors.^[3] For his senior season, he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, joining the postgraduate team.^[4] Reid averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds as a senior.^[5] He was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.^[6]

Recruiting

Reid was considered a five-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals, and a four-star recruit by 247Sports.^[7] On May 9, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for LSU over offers from Florida State, Ohio State and Pittsburgh.^[8]

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Efton Reid C	Richmond, VA	IMG Academy (FL)	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	May 9, 2021
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (91)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 28    247Sports: 31    ESPN: 20
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "LSU 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved August 28, 2021. "2021 LSU Tigers Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved August 28, 2021. "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved August 28, 2021.

College career

Reid averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game as a freshman. After coach Will Wade was fired, he transferred to Gonzaga. As a sophomore, Reid averaged 2.1 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. Following the season, he transferred to Wake Forest.^[9]

Career statistics

Legend

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

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2021–22	LSU	34	34	19.6	.519	.250	.483	4.3	.5	.5	.8	6.3
2022–23	Gonzaga	25	0	4.7	.622	.00	.538	1.0	.1	.1	.1	2.1