In the basketball world, sample size is a true, worthwhile indicator to understand the ins and outs of a given prospect. The concept should be fairly easy to grasp: the more viewings, statistics, and information on a player should naturally allow for a stronger understanding of who they are now and what they could potentially become in the future. Our purpose of this article is to take a closer look at Christian Reeves, someone who is obviously talented and brimming with upside but lacks an appropriate sample size.
We’ve seen him perform in every possible setting, but everything has been somewhat limited. Prior to his freshman season, he was tantalizing playing up three or four levels with the Charlotte Nets. After the summer, Reeves joined Providence Day School and received minimal playing time throughout the season. That being said, he was somewhat raw and just beginning to harness his coordination and long-term abilities. In terms of tools, nobody could really deny the promise shown by a seven-footer with size, fluidity, and defensive instincts.
Months later, Reeves joined Team CP3 and learned how to battle against some of the top competition in the country on the EYBL. Like the previous season, his playing time was limited but every opportunity for Reeves to practice and compete against high-level opponents needed to be taken as steps in his development. He then transferred to Cannon to play with one of the most talented teams across North Carolina, and could’ve emerged as the final piece down low. Unfortunately, Reeves was sidelined for majority of the season with an injury. Although this series of events might discourage some, it makes others that much more excited for when he actually does burst onto the scene. There is still so much time left for Reeves to prove himself to fans, college coaches, and national-level scouts, which should still bring a lot of optimism for these next few years.