Antonio Reeves selected late in 2024 NBA Draft

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Published: Jun. 27, 2024 at 5:37 PM EDT

NEW YORK, NY (WYMT) - Former UK men’s basketball veteran Antonio Reeves was selected 47th overall by the Orlando Magic on Thursday, June 27.

However, the pick was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Reeves was a major contributor for the Wildcats in his two seasons in Lexington.

Reeves averaged 20.2 points while shooting 51.2% from the field and 44.7% from three-point land this past season.

He also contributed 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists on a nightly basis.