Reginald Becton facts for kids
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 12, 1991 Memphis, Tennessee, US |
| High school | Manassas (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ole Miss (2009–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Iowa Energy |
| 2014 | Maratonistas de Coamo |
| 2014–2015 | Soles de Mexicali |
| 2015–2016 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2016–2017 | Hapoel Eilat |
| 2017 | Cariduros de Fajardo |
| 2017–2018 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2018 | Cariduros de Fajardo |
| 2019 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 2019–2022 | Yokohama B-Corsairs |
| 2022-2023 | Earth Friends Tokyo Z |
| 2023 | Santos de San Luis |
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Reginald Becton-Buckner, born on May 12, 1991, is an American professional basketball player. He is known for his skills as a power forward and center. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the University of Mississippi, where he was a star player for the Ole Miss Rebels. Reginald is the all-time leader in blocked shots for Ole Miss. By 2013, he was also ranked fifth in the SEC for career blocked shots, with 326 blocks!
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Reginald's Basketball Journey
Starting His Pro Journey (2013–2014)
After finishing college at Ole Miss, Reginald started his professional basketball career. He was first chosen by the Erie BayHawks and then the Santa Cruz Warriors. He ended up playing for the Iowa Energy in the NBA Development League, which is now called the NBA G League.
Playing in Puerto Rico and Mexico (2014–2015)
After his time with the Iowa Energy, Reginald moved on to play basketball in other countries. He played for teams in both Puerto Rico and Mexico. This helped him gain more experience in different leagues.
Adventures in Israel, Turkey, and Puerto Rico (2015–2019)
In August 2015, Reginald signed with Maccabi Haifa, a team in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played there for a season.
The next year, in August 2016, he joined Hapoel Eilat for the 2016–17 season. He continued to show his strong defensive skills.
In October 2017, Reginald returned to Maccabi Haifa for a second time. During the 2017–18 season, he was amazing at blocking shots. He led the entire Israeli League in blocks, averaging 1.5 blocks per game! He also scored about 9.9 points and grabbed 5.9 rebounds per game.
In May 2018, Reginald went back to Puerto Rico to play for his former team, Cariduros de Fajardo, in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league. Later, in the 2018–19 season, he played for Mamak Belediye Yeni Mamak Spor in Turkey.
Playing in Japan (2019–Present)
On September 7, 2019, Reginald joined the Yokohama B-Corsairs. This team plays in the Japanese professional basketball B1 league, which is the top league in Japan. He played there for several seasons.
In October 2022, Reginald moved to another Japanese team, Earth Friends Tokyo Z. This team plays in the Japanese professional basketball B2 league. He continues to play professional basketball, showing his skills around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Reginald Buckner para niños
