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Justin Reed

1982 – 2017

American basketball player

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About Justin Reed

Lived 1982 – 2017 (aged 35). Justin Reed was an American basketball player.

Justin Michael Reed (January 16, 1982 – October 20, 2017) was an American professional basketball player, who played at the small forward position.

College career Reed led the University of Mississippi's Ole Miss Rebels as part of the "Provine Posse", three former Provine High School teammates (along with Aaron Harper and David Sanders) who played together for the Rebels.

Under the tutelage of 2001 Naismith Coach of the Year Rod Barnes, Reed became an all-around player and a dominant force in the Southeastern Conference. An All-SEC selection in each of his four years at The University of Mississippi, Reed led the team both on the court and in the locker room. As a freshman, Reed guided the Rebels through two NCAA tournament wins en route to a first ever "Sweet Sixteen" appearance for the Ole Miss program in 2001.

On June 14, 2007, it was officially announced that Reed and teammate Mike James would be traded to the Houston Rockets, for Juwan Howard. He was subsequently waived by the Rockets without having appeared in a single game for them.

Death Reed died from angiosarcoma, a cancer of the vasculature, on October 20, 2017.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Mississippi, Provine High School
Awards
Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team; Southeastern Conference; Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year
Also known as
Justin Michael Reed

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Justin Reed?

American basketball player (1982-2017)

When was Justin Reed born?

Justin Reed was born on 16 January 1982 in Jackson.

When did Justin Reed die?

Justin Reed died on 20 October 2017 in Jackson.

What was Justin Reed's occupation?

Justin Reed was a basketball player.

What nationality was Justin Reed?

Justin Reed was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Justin Reed

· Wikidata: Q780130

· DBpedia: Justin Reed

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