Aubrey Reese facts for kids

Aubrey Lamar Reese (born October 13, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a 6-foot point guard, which is a player who helps lead the team's offense. Aubrey played college basketball for three years at Murray State. In 2000, he was named the OVC Player of the Year, a big award for college players.

After college, Aubrey wasn't chosen in the 2000 NBA draft, but he started his professional career in 2000 in the USBL. The very next season, he was named the USBL Player of the Year! Later, he moved to Europe to play. In 2003, he became the top scorer in the LNB Pro A league in France. Aubrey played basketball in many different countries, including France, Germany, Israel, Russia, and Turkey.

High School Days

Aubrey Reese was born in Auburn, Alabama. He went to Auburn High School. There, he wasn't just a basketball star; he also played football as a cornerback. In his final year of high school, he was chosen as a first-team All-State player by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. This showed he was one of the best players in the state.

College Basketball Journey

Aubrey Reese decided to play college 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.

Starting at Murray State (1997-1998)

In 1997, Aubrey was allowed to play. He chose jersey number 12. During his first season, he played in 33 games, mostly coming off the bench as a substitute. Even with limited time on the court, he was third on his team in assists per game. An assist is when a player passes the ball to a teammate who then scores.

Becoming a Starter (1998-1999)

After a senior player graduated, Aubrey became a starter for the 1998–99 season. He played in all 33 games and started every one. He was a key player, leading his team in assists and steals. He was also second in rebounding and scoring.

Aubrey set a new record for the most assists in a home game at CFSB Center with 12 assists against Alabama State in 1999. This record was later broken by Ja Morant. During the 1999 OVC tournament, Aubrey scored a game-winning shot right at the end of the game against Southeast Missouri State. This shot helped his team win the OVC title, and Aubrey was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). Because of his great play, he was also chosen for the All-OVC team. He scored his highest points in a game that season, with 26 points against Ohio State in the NCAA tournament.

Senior Season Success (1999-2000)

In his final year, Aubrey started all 32 games. He scored a career-high 20.4 points per game. He also averaged 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. On January 22, 2000, he reached 1,000 career points against Morehead State. He scored his career-high of 29 points twice 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.

College Statistics Overview

Professional Basketball Career

After college, Aubrey Reese was eligible for the 2000 NBA draft, but no NBA team picked him. However, he was chosen in other basketball leagues. The New Jersey Shore Cats picked him in the USBL draft. He was also picked by the Idaho Stampede in the CBA draft and the Richmond Rhythm in the IBL draft.

Early Professional Years (2000-2001)

Aubrey signed with the New Jersey Shore Cats for the 2000 USBL season. He played well, averaging 12.8 points per game. In November 2000, he 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 26.2 points, 4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. Because of his great performance, he was named the 2001 USBL Player of the Year.

Playing in Europe and Asia (2001-2013)

In the summer of 2001, Aubrey played in a summer league with the Washington Wizards. Then, he moved to Russia and played for Shakhtar Irkutsk. In 2002, he moved to France and signed with Chorale Roanne Basket. He was the best scorer in the league, averaging 19.9 points per game, and won the LNB Pro A Best Scorer title.

In 2003, Aubrey joined Tekelspor in the Turkish Basketball League. He played 16 games, averaging 19.3 points. In 2004, he was picked in the NBDL draft but decided to move to Israel instead. There, he played for Maccabi Haifa, averaging 18.9 points per game.

After another season with Tekelspor, he signed with Beşiktaş in Turkey. This was his first time playing in an international competition, the 2006–07 ULEB Cup, where he averaged 18 points per game.

For the next season, he moved to Ukraine and played for Azovmash. He then returned to Turkey to play for Mersin BB. In the 2008–09 season, he played for Aliağa Petkim, averaging 20.4 points per game.

In 2009, Aubrey joined Deutsche Bank Skyliners in Germany. He played 27 games and helped his team reach the finals of the Basketball Bundesliga, though they lost. He spent the 2010–11 season back in Turkey with Mersin. In 2011, he moved to the Gloria Giants Düsseldorf in Germany's second basketball league. He played his final professional season in 2012–2013 with Göztepe S.K. in the Turkish second league.