"reeves"

Reeves joins a group of front-runners for the prestigious honor. Players who didn’t make the late season list are still eligible for the Wooden Award National Ballot, which consists of the top 15 players who have proven their qualifications to their universities. The Wooden Award All American Team will be revealed during the “Elite Eight” week of the NCAA Tournament, and the winner will be announced following the tournament’s conclusion in April.

Reeves has been in scintillating form this season, displaying his shooting prowess with career-best percentages from the field (50.2%), 3-point range (43.1%), and the free-throw line (87.3%). His outstanding performances have included a stellar 30-point game against Louisville, followed by another impressive showing of 27 points against Illinois State. With the 30-point outing against Louisville, Reeves joins an elite group of players, including Oscar Tshiebwe, Malik Monk, and Jamal Murray, who have achieved multiple games with 30 or more points during the John Calipari era.

Reeves had a slow start to the game, only making one of his first five shots. However, he quickly rebounded and went on to convert nine of his 20 attempts from the floor, including four successful three-pointers. This performance marked the tenth time this season that Reeves has scored at least 20 points.

Reeves has consistently impressed throughout the season, scoring in double figures in 15 out of 16 games. This game marked the eighth time he has scored at least 20 points, and his second consecutive game with such a performance.

Antonio Reeves has been a standout player for the Wildcats, garnering recognition as the 2023 Southeastern Conference Co-Sixth Man of the Year. He currently leads the team in scoring, averaging an impressive 18.6 points per game in the 2023-24 season. Reeves has consistently achieved double-digit scoring in 13 out of the team’s 14 games, and he has even surpassed the 20-point mark in six games. Notably, he put up a remarkable 30 points against Louisville on December 21, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished by a Kentucky player since Tony Delk achieved the same in 1995.

Not only did Reeves shine, but his teammates also delivered strong performances. Tre Mitchell contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Reed Sheppard had 11 points and a career-high 11 assists, setting a new record for most assists by any player in a Kentucky-Louisville game. Justin Edwards contributed 13 points, and Rob Dillingham added 12 points.

Reeves consistently showcased his shooting prowess throughout the season, making multiple three-pointers in 21 out of 34 games. He recorded three or more threes in 14 games, four or more in 10 games

Antonio Reeves transferred to Kentucky from Illinois State, where he played for three seasons. He is originally from Chicago and attended Simeon Career Academy

Reeves’ performance was a lifesaver for Kentucky, as the team lacked a true point guard to play. Kentucky all-American center Oscar Tshiebwe praised Reeves

But the story of the day was Antonio Reeves catching fire going for a game high and career high 37 points.