Hub Reed

Hubert F. Reed (October 4, 1936 – May 28, 2024) was an American professional basketball player born in Harrah, Oklahoma.

A center from Oklahoma City University under coach Abe Lemons, Reed played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1958 to 1965 as a member of the St. Louis Hawks, Cincinnati Royals, Los Angeles Lakers, and Detroit Pistons. He averaged 5.5 points and 5.1 rebounds over his career.

Reed died in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on May 28, 2024, at the age of 89.

Career statistics

NBA Source

Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG St. Louis 65 14.6 .429 .746 4.9 .5 5.0 St. Louis 2 8.5 .333 – 1.0 .0 1.0 Cincinnati 69 26.1 .450 .728 8.9 1.0 9.7 Cincinnati 75 16.2 .429 .697 4.9 .9 5.3 Cincinnati80* 18.1 .441 .732 5.5 .7 5.8 Cincinnati80* 16.2 .466 .755 5.0 1.0 5.9 L.A. Lakers 46 8.4 .363 .667 2.3 .5 1.7 Detroit 62 12.1 .380 .690 3.3 .6 3.4Career 479 16.4 .436 .724 5.1 .8 5.5

Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG 1959 St. Louis 4 12.0 .364 .500 4.3 .3 2.8 1962 Cincinnati 4 17.3 .429 .750 5.0 1.3 5.3 1963 Cincinnati 12 15.8 .400 .833 5.3 .8 5.9 1964 L.A. Lakers 1 12.0 .500 .000 2.0 .0 4.0Career 21 15.2 .406 .700 4.9 .8 5.1