Friday, June 17, 2011

50. Randy Reed, Forward, 6'7", 215, St. Louis, MO, (1980-1982)

Randy Reed started 54 consecutive games for the Wildcats during the 1980-1981 and 1981-1982 seasons. He made a splash during his first year with the Cats earning post season recognition as the Big 8 Conferences Newcomer of the Year. During his career he averaged 13.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Along with a couple of players that will show up later on the list he helped lead the Wildcats on two NCAA tournament runs. In the 81 NCAA Tourney the wildcats made it to the Elite Eight as an 8 seed, upsetting #1 seeded Oregon St. in the second round and #4 seed Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen. In the 1982 Tournamnet the #5 seeded Cats got knocked out in the Sweet Sixteen after upsetting #4 Seed Arkansas in the Round of 32. Reed is in the history books largely for his efficiency. He is ranked second in the Wildcat history books for career field goal percentage. During his career he made 56.7% of the FGs he attempted. On Jan. 16, 1982 Reed had his best game as a Wildcat he went 14-15 from the field and 4 of 7 from the stripe to finish with 32 points in a six point victory over the Colorado Buffalos. After the 1982 season was over Reed was drafted in the 7th Round of the NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 139th overall pick. Randy Reed currently sets at 37th on KSU's All-Time Scoring list with 842 carrer points.

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