Efton Reid

Efton J. Reid III (born February 3, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He previously played for the LSU Tigers and Gonzaga Bulldogs.

High school career
Reid played basketball for Steward School in Richmond, Virginia, where he emerged as a top college prospect by his sophomore season. As a junior, he averaged 19 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks per game, shooting 74.6 percent from the field, and earned First Team VISAA Division II All-State honors. For his senior season, he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, joining the postgraduate team. Reid averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds as a senior. He was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.

Recruiting
Reid was considered a five-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals, and a four-star recruit by 247Sports. On May 9, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for LSU over offers from Florida State, Ohio State and Pittsburgh.

College career
Reid averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game as a freshman. After coach Will Wade was fired, he transferred to Gonzaga. As a sophomore, Reid averaged 2.1 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. Following the season, he transferred to Wake Forest.