Aubrey Reese facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 13, 1978 Auburn, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Auburn (Auburn, Alabama) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Murray State (1997–2000) |
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2000–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2000 | New Jersey Shore Cats |
| 2000–2001 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2001 | Oklahoma Storm |
| 2001–2002 | Shakhtar Irkutsk |
| 2002–2003 | Chorale Roanne |
| 2003–2004 | Tekelspor |
| 2004–2005 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2005–2006 | Tekelspor |
| 2006–2007 | Beşiktaş |
| 2007–2008 | Azovmash |
| 2008 | Mersin BB |
| 2008–2009 | Aliağa Petkim |
| 2009–2010 | Deutsche Bank Skyliners |
| 2010–2011 | Mersin BB |
| 2011–2012 | Gloria Giants Düsseldorf |
| 2012–2013 | Göztepe S.K. |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Aubrey Lamar Reese (born October 13, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a 6-foot tall point guard, which is a player who helps lead the team's offense. Aubrey played college basketball for 3 years at Murray State. In 2000, he was named the OVC Player of the Year.
After college, Aubrey wasn't chosen in the 2000 NBA draft, but he started his professional career in 2000 with the USBL. The next year, he was named the USBL Player of the Year. He then moved to Europe and played in many countries, including France, Germany, Israel, Russia, and Turkey. In 2003, he was the top scorer in the LNB Pro A league in France.
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Early Life & High School Sports
Aubrey Reese was born in Auburn, Alabama. He went to Auburn High School. There, he played both basketball and football. In football, he played as a cornerback, a defensive position. In his final year of high school, he was chosen as a top player for the All-State team in Alabama.
College Basketball Journey
Aubrey Reese decided to play basketball for Murray State. However, he had to sit out his first year because the NCAA (the group that sets rules for college sports) said he wasn't eligible to play due to his grades.
In 1997, he was allowed to play. He wore jersey number 12. In his first season, he played in 33 games, mostly coming off the bench as a substitute. Even with limited time, he was one of the top players on his team for assists.
Becoming a Starter
For the 1998–99 season, Aubrey became a starter. He played in 33 games and started every one of them. He was the best on his team in assists and steals, and second best in scoring and rebounds. He even set a new record for most assists in a home game with 12 assists in 1999. This record was later broken by Ja Morant in 2017.
During the 1999 OVC tournament, Aubrey made a game-winning shot right at the end of the game, called a buzzer beater. This shot helped his team win the OVC title! He was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). His great playing that season earned him a spot on the All-OVC team. He also scored a career-high 26 points in a game during the NCAA tournament.
Senior Year Success
In his final year (1999–2000), Aubrey started all 32 games. He scored a lot of points, averaging over 20 points per game. He reached 1,000 career points in January 2000. He also had his career-high score of 29 points in two different games that season.
Aubrey led the OVC in total points and points per game. He was also third in assists per game. At the end of the season, he was again named to the All-OVC team and was chosen as the OVC Player of the Year. He finished his college career at Murray State with a total of 1,291 points.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Aubrey Reese was eligible for the 2000 NBA draft, but no NBA team picked him. However, he was chosen by other leagues. The New Jersey Shore Cats picked him in the USBL draft, and the Idaho Stampede picked him in the CBA draft.
Playing in the USBL and CBA
He first played for the New Jersey Shore Cats in the 2000 USBL season. He then moved to the CBA and played for the Idaho Stampede. In 2001, he joined the Oklahoma Storm in the USBL. He had an amazing season, averaging over 26 points per game, and was named the 2001 USBL Player of the Year!
Moving to Europe and Beyond
In the summer of 2001, Aubrey played in a special summer league with the Washington Wizards. After that, he moved to Russia and played for Shakhtar Irkutsk. In 2002, he moved to France and signed with Chorale Roanne Basket. There, he was the best scorer in the league, winning the LNB Pro A Best Scorer title.
In 2003, he joined Tekelspor in the Turkish Basketball League. He then moved to Israel in 2004, playing for Maccabi Haifa. After another season with Tekelspor, he signed with Beşiktaş, where he also played in an international competition called the 2006–07 ULEB Cup.
Later Career
For the 2007–08 season, Aubrey moved to Ukraine to play for BC Azovmash. He then returned to Turkey to play for Mersin BB. In 2008–09, he played for Aliağa Petkim, where he again averaged over 20 points per game.
In 2009, he joined Deutsche Bank Skyliners in Germany. He played 27 games and helped his team reach the finals of the Basketball Bundesliga, which is Germany's top basketball league. He then spent another season with Mersin in Turkey. In 2011, he moved back to Germany to play for Gloria Giants Düsseldorf. He played his final professional season in 2012–2013 with Göztepe S.K. in Turkey's second-level league.
