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76ers select Paul Reed with No. 58 pick

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With the No. 58 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected DePaul forward Paul Reed.

The 21-year-old was only a three-star high school recruit but steadily progressed over three seasons with the Blue Demons. He was the Big East's Most Improved Player during his sophomore campaign and earned All-Big East second-team honors in 2019-20.

Reed averaged 15.1 points, 10.7 boards, 2.6 blocks, and 1.9 steals across 29 appearances this past season.

Bio

Position: PF
School: DePaul
Height: 6-foot-9
Weight: 220 lbs
Wingspan: 7-foot-2
Max vertical: 37.5 inches

Strengths

  • High-impact defender; capable of guarding multiple positions with his size, length, and lateral foot speed
  • Always crashing the glass; he ranked 14th nationally in rebounds per game last season
  • Runs the floor well in transition

Weaknesses

  • Stiff shooting mechanics
  • Often takes unnecessary risks instead of making the simple play
  • Needs to be more disciplined defensively

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