Josh Reaves facts for kids
Reaves with Penn State in 2017
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| No. 23 – Rio Grande Valley Vipers | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 4, 1997 Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Bolivian |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 214 lb (97 kg) |
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| College | Penn State (2015–2019) |
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2020 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2019–2020 | →Texas Legends |
| 2021 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2021–2022 | Beşiktaş Icrypex |
| 2022 | Tofaş |
| 2022–present | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joshua Alexander Reaves (born June 4, 1997) is a professional basketball player from both Bolivia and America. He currently plays for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for Penn State.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Josh Reaves was born and grew up in Fairfax, Virginia. His mother, Liset Bravo Reaves, was born in Bolivia. Josh and his older brother were raised by their mother after their father passed away when Josh was six years old.
Josh first attended Middleburg Academy. Later, he moved to Paul VI Catholic High School, where he played both basketball and soccer. As a junior, Josh became team captain. He scored about 12.6 points per game. His team, the Panthers, won several championships that year.
Before his senior year, Reaves transferred to Oak Hill Academy. He was considered one of the top basketball recruits in the country. Josh chose to play college basketball at Penn State. In his only season at Oak Hill, he was team captain. The team had an amazing record of 47 wins and only 1 loss.
College Basketball Career
Josh Reaves played four seasons for the Penn State Nittany Lions. As a freshman, he started 20 games and played in 6 more. He averaged 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
In his sophomore year, Reaves averaged 7.7 points and 4 rebounds. He was a top defender, leading the Big Ten in steals per game. During his junior season, he continued to excel. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. He again led the Big Ten in steals and was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team.
As a senior, Reaves was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He also made the All-Defensive Team again. He averaged 10.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. For the third year in a row, he led the Big Ten in steals. Josh finished his college career with over 1,000 points and set a school record with 250 steals.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Josh Reaves began his professional basketball career. He has played for several teams in different leagues.
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks
Josh Reaves was not chosen in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, he joined the Dallas Mavericks for the NBA Summer League. He played well, averaging 12.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. On July 29, 2019, he signed a special contract with the Mavericks.
Reaves made his first NBA game appearance on January 2, 2020. He played for one minute in a win against the Brooklyn Nets. On August 10, he scored his first NBA points in a game against the Utah Jazz. He finished that game with 4 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists in 14 minutes.
Time with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
On January 18, 2021, Josh Reaves signed with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. This team plays in the NBA G League. He played in all 15 games of the shortened 2020–21 season. He averaged 12 points, 2.7 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Playing Overseas in Turkey
On July 5, 2021, Reaves signed with Beşiktaş Icrypex in Turkey. This team plays in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He played in 23 games for Beşiktaş, averaging 5.0 points and 2.1 rebounds.
In September 2022, Reaves signed with another Turkish team, Tofaş. However, he and the team decided to part ways in October. He did not play in any league games for Tofaş.
Return to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
On November 3, 2022, Reaves rejoined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He played in 14 games during the 2022–23 regular season. He averaged 7.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. He also played in all five of the team's playoff games. The Vipers reached the G-League Finals but lost.
Playing for Bolivia
Josh Reaves also plays for the Bolivian national team. He has been a very important player for them.
In the qualification games for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, he led the Bolivian team. He was the top player in points, assists, steals, and blocks.
Basketball Statistics
Here are some of Josh Reaves's career statistics:
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Dallas | 4 | 0 | 7.0 | .333 | .000 | 1.000 | .8 | .8 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 7.0 | .333 | .000 | 1.000 | .8 | .8 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020 | Dallas | 2 | 0 | 4.5 | .333 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | .5 | 2.0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 4.5 | .333 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | .5 | 2.0 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Penn State | 27 | 20 | 23.0 | .375 | .077 | .756 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 1.3 | .9 | 6.1 |
| 2016–17 | Penn State | 28 | 23 | 27.1 | .448 | .322 | .708 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | .8 | 7.7 |
| 2017–18 | Penn State | 34 | 32 | 30.8 | .487 | .377 | .707 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | .5 | 10.6 |
| 2018–19 | Penn State | 32 | 32 | 33.0 | .426 | .356 | .656 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 10.6 |
| Career | 121 | 107 | 28.8 | .438 | .324 | .702 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 2.1 | .8 | 8.9 | |
Personal Life
Josh Reaves has dual citizenship for both America and Bolivia. This is because his mother is from Bolivia. His uncle was a professional soccer player. Josh is also the first person from Bolivia to play in the NBA. His older brother, Michael, played college football at Shepherd University.
See also
In Spanish: Josh Reaves para niños
Images for kids
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Reaves with Penn State in 2017
