Reece Avery Beekman (born October 8, 2001) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(NBA), on a

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with the

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of the

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. He played

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for the

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Early life

Beekman was born in

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. At the age of 13, he moved to

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with his mother and brother. He attended Scotlandville High School and played basketball throughout his four years at the school.

High school career

Beekman was a four-year letter-winner from 2017–20 under head coach Carlos Sample at Scotlandville Magnet HS. During his tenure, he led the Hornets to an impressive 131–14 record and four

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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.

Recruiting

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

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offer. During this recruitment process, Beekman received 21 offers including

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, and

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. 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.

College career

On August 1, 2020, Beekman enrolled at UVA. 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. As a sophomore, he was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team as well as Honorable Mention All-ACC.

Professional career

Golden State / Santa Cruz Warriors (2024)

After going undrafted in the

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, Beekman signed a

with the

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on July 3, 2024.

Brooklyn / Long Island Nets (2024–present)

On December 15, 2024, while still on a

, Beekman was traded to the

alongside De'Anthony Melton and three future second-round picks in exchange for

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and a 2025 second-round pick.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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College

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References

External links

Virginia Cavaliers bio
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