Reggie Perry (basketball) facts for kids

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Reggie Perry

Perry with Mississippi State in 2020
No. 9 – Greensboro Swarm
Power forward / center
Personal information
Born	(2000-03-21) March 21, 2000 (age 25) Flowood, Mississippi, U.S.
High school	Thomasville (Thomasville, Georgia)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Mississippi State (2018–2020)
NBA Draft	2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2020–present
League	NBA G League
Career history
2020–2021	Brooklyn Nets
2021	→Long Island Nets
2021–2022	Raptors 905
2021–2022	Portland Trail Blazers
2022	Indiana Pacers
2022–2023	Raptors 905
2023	Motor City Cruise
2023	Changwon LG Sakers
2023–2024	Zhejiang Golden Bulls
2024	Shenzhen Leopards
2024–present	Greensboro Swarm
Career highlights and awards
All-NBA G League Second Team (2022) SEC Co-Player of the Year – AP (2020) First-team All-SEC (2020) SEC All-Freshman Team (2019) McDonald's All-American (2018) FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2019)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold 2019 Greece Team

Reginald Jordan Perry (born March 21, 2000) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G League. Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

High School Basketball Star

Reggie Perry went to Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia. In his final year, he was amazing on the court. He scored about 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in each game. His great playing helped Thomasville win its first state championship. Because of his skills, he was named Georgia Class 2A Player of the Year. In March 2018, Reggie was chosen to play in the famous McDonald's All-American Game. This game features the best high school basketball players in the country.

Choosing a College Team

Reggie was a very sought-after player by many colleges. In 2016, he first decided to play for Arkansas. However, he later changed his mind. In July 2017, he decided to join the Mississippi State team. Experts who rate young players thought very highly of Reggie. Rivals called him a five-star recruit, which is the highest rating. ESPN and 247Sports rated him as a four-star recruit. This shows he was one of the top young players in the country.

College Career Highlights

As a freshman at Mississippi State, Reggie quickly showed his talent. He scored about 9.7 points and grabbed 7.2 rebounds per game. In February 2019, he had his best game yet, scoring 21 points against South Carolina. Most of those points came in the second half.

After his first year, Reggie thought about joining the 2019 NBA draft. He even went to the draft combine, where NBA teams watch players. But he decided to stay in college for another year. In his second year, Reggie continued to improve. He was named to the First Team All-SEC, which means he was one of the best players in his college league. As a sophomore, he averaged 17.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. After this great season, he decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft.

Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the Brooklyn Nets (2020–2021)

On November 18, 2020, Reggie Perry was picked by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2020 NBA draft. He was the 57th player chosen overall. The very next day, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Reggie signed with the Nets on November 27. His contract was later changed to a "two-way contract." This meant he would play for both the Nets and their minor league team, the Long Island Nets, in the NBA G League. In January 2021, Reggie had his first "double-double" in an NBA game. He scored 10 points and got 11 rebounds in a big win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Playing for Multiple Teams (2021–2022)

In September 2021, Reggie signed with the Toronto Raptors. However, he was later waived, meaning the team let him go. He then joined the Raptors 905, which is the Raptors' G League team.

In December 2021, Reggie signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. This is a short contract that allows teams to try out players. After his 10 days were up, he went back to Raptors 905.

In February 2022, he signed another 10-day contract, this time with the Indiana Pacers. He returned to Raptors 905 after that. In March, he signed a second 10-day contract with Portland and stayed with them for the rest of the season.

Moving Around the G League (2022–Present)

Reggie played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2022 NBA Summer League. He then rejoined the Raptors 905. In February 2023, he was traded to the Motor City Cruise. Later that year, he played for the Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League. In 2024, he joined the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G League.

Playing for Team USA

Reggie Perry also played for the U.S. national under-19 team. He competed in the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Greece. In one important game against Russia, he scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds. This helped the U.S. team win and move forward. Reggie played in seven games, averaging 13.1 points and 7.9 rebounds. He helped lead the United States to win the gold medal! Because of his amazing performance, he was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). He was also chosen for the All-Star Five team, which features the best players in the tournament.

Family Ties to Basketball

Reggie's father, Al Perry, also played basketball for Mississippi State. He played in the mid-1970s. Al Perry is known for having 510 career assists, which is the third-highest in the school's history.

Career Statistics

These tables show Reggie Perry's performance in professional and college basketball games.

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

See also

In Spanish: Reggie Perry para niños