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Freddy Reeves Jr
On A Mission to Hoop: In the U.S. Olympics
By Lydia King
Photos: Jim Connolly, Regional Visual Coach
USA Men’s Basketball Olympic Hopeful,
Freddy Reeves Jr., a sophomore at Long
Branch High School in New Jersey, is starting point guard on the Boys Varsity Team.
This amazing young player is ALSO... pursuing an opportunity to compete for a spot
on the Men’s USA 16U Olympic Team!
The 16-year old baller also has his heart
set on one day playing for the NBA, and
is a (according to his father) “one of the
most humble down to earth kids you’d ever
want to meet”. His father, Fred Reeves Sr.
is an educator and program creator who
works with troubled youth. Also worthy of
a mention is the fact that Freddy (Sr.) has
developed a learning program for youth
with learning difficulties, which has been
recognized by Oprah Winfrey, as one of
her favorite things. Talk about a dynamic
duo!
Clearly his father’s guidance is one of the
most important factors which has kept
Freddy Jr. grounded and working hard to
meet his goals. He doesn’t hesitate to credit
his dad for his own dedication, fortitude
and balance. In fact, he beams about him;
“he’s really instilled in me the importance
of being a hard-working student and
athlete. I am very focused on my game and
focused especially on making a name for
myself as a complete point guard”. Freddy
Sr. smiles chiming in “when it comes to
running the point he’s a true floor general
and scorer who leads his team in assists”.
Best of all we think is that this exceptional
teen athlete also manages to maintain a
3.1 GPA and is on the ‘A Honor Roll’ at his
school.