Derrion Reid

Derrion Reid is an American basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma Sooners. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early life and high school

Reid grew up in Grovetown, Georgia and initially attended Grovetown High School. He averaged 9.8 points and 3.4 rebounds during his sophomore season as Grovetown won the Class 6A state championship. Reid transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California prior to the start of his senior year. Reid was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.

Reid was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services. He committed to play college basketball at Alabama after considering offers from Georgia and Florida State. Reid signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Crimson Tide on January 10, 2024.

Reid averaged 6.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game as a freshman but missed 13 games due to injury. Following the season he transferred to Oklahoma.

Reid's mother, Marie, played college basketball at South Carolina State.