Efton Reid
American basketball player (born 2002)
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Efton J. Reid III (born February 3, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers, Gonzaga Bulldogs, and Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Reid with LSU in 2021 | |
| BC Šiauliai | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | LKL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 3, 2002 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025–2026 | Kobrat |
| 2026 | Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski |
| 2026–present | BC Šiauliai |
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]
| 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: | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 28 247Sports: 31 ESPN: 20 | ||||||
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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]
Professional career
Kobrat (2025–2026)
On August 18, 2025, Reid signed with Kobrat of the Korisliiga.[10]
Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski (2026)
On February 25, 2026, he signed with Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[11]
BC Šiauliai (2026–present)
On August 6, 2026, Reid signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[12]
Career statistics
| 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 |