Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Reece BeekmanReece Beekman is an American professional basketball player recognized for his defensive skills and playmaking abilities.

Player Profile

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Reece Beekman
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: October 8, 2001
  • Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
  • Weight: 198 pounds (90 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6.5 inches (199 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Jersey Number: 0
  • High School: Scotlandville Magnet High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
    • Led the team to a 131-14 record and four Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) 5A state championships.
    • Named Louisiana Mr. Basketball in 2020, averaging 19.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 9.9 assists, 2.7 blocks, and 2.2 steals per game.
    • 2019-20 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.
  • College: University of Virginia (2019–2023)
    • Four-year starter under head coach Tony Bennett.
    • Averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game over his collegiate career.
    • Named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.
    • Declared for the 2024 NBA Draft following his senior season.
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 51st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
  • Professional Teams:
    • Brooklyn Nets (2024–Present):
      • Signed a Two-Way Contract with the Nets.
      • Assigned to the Long Island Nets, the Nets’ NBA G League affiliate, for development.
  • Championship Rings: None to date.

Personal Life:

  • Children: None
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Reece Beekman profiles as a defense-first lead guard whose value starts with pressure defense, ball security, and playmaking rather than pure scoring volume. Listed by Virginia at 6-foot-3 and 196 pounds, he has good size for a point guard, a solid frame, and the quickness to stay attached at the point of attack. Defensively, he functioned as a disruptive on-ball guard, using anticipation, hands, and lateral mobility to harass ballhandlers and create turnovers, which aligns with the defensive reputation he built in college. Offensively, he fit best as a table-setter and secondary creator who could run pick-and-roll, move the ball, get teammates organized, and score opportunistically instead of carrying an offense as a high-usage shot-maker. Overall, Beekman’s style is that of a poised modern floor general: tough, smart, and team-oriented, with his clearest pro pathway tied to perimeter defense, connective passing, and steady guard play. (NBA)

Virginia Cavaliers — Reece Beekman – 2023-24 – Men’s Basketball
Sports-Reference — Reece Beekman College Stats
NBA.com — Bleacher Report: Updated Big Board ranking the top 101 prospects
NBA.com — Bleacher Report: Updated mock draft with two-round projections