Recruiting Report: Ziggy Reid (2019)
Ziggy Reid, a class of 2019 wing prospect out of St. Paul’s, had a breakout performance in front of over two dozen division one college coaches at the Under Armour Challenge in Atlanta last Friday morning. In a hotly contested matchup vs. West Coast Elite, the 6-foot-5 rising senior was arguably the best player on the floor. Reid went 8 for 8 from the field, including 3 of 3 from long range, on his way to 20 points. He also displayed versatility as a rim protector and high level rebounder. The local sleeper discussed his overall game and current recruitment during a recent interview with Prep Hoops.
PH: For those that haven’t seen you play, how would you describe your overall game?
ZR: “I can score the basketball. I bring energy for my teammates, and I’m a good defender.”
PH: What’s the most improved part of your overall game?
ZR: “My defense. Being able to defend 1-5.”
PH: What is the most underrated part of your overall game?
ZR: “The most underrated part of my game is scoring the basketball from outside to in. I’m also able to play 1-5. Being positionless is an underrated part of my game.”
PH: What are you looking to improve?
ZR: “Working on my body and getting ready for the next level.”
PH: How are your grades?
ZR: “I finished with a 3.0 last year.”
PH: Who is recruiting you?
ZR: “I received 2 offers from Merrimack and Millersville. I have a lot of low major and mid major interest.”
PH: What do you think you can bring to a college program?
ZR: “I think I can bring a lot of energy to floor and being to scored the basketball”
Ziggy Reid is ranked by Prep Hoops as a top-25 prospect in his class. To view the full ranking of Maryland and DC’s 2019 class, click here.
‘19 Ziggy Reid (@ziggy_reid5) stood out in ATL w/a breakout performance for @TeamThrillUAA. More on @PrepHoopsMD (FREE) @SP_Hoops https://t.co/GZUDbdOJKp pic.twitter.com/W4OrjQJxjT
— Adam Ayalew (@AyalewAdam) July 16, 2018