Overview
- After going undrafted in June, Reese signed an undrafted free agent deal with Los Angeles on June 27 and secured a spot on its Summer League roster.
- He will make his NBA debut in the Las Vegas Summer League beginning July 10 as he aims to impress Lakers coaches.
- Over four seasons at Maryland, the 6-foot-9 forward totaled 1,488 points, 1,015 rebounds and earned his third All-Big Ten honorable mention.
- Los Angeles has turned undrafted signings like Austin Reaves and Alex Caruso into key contributors, offering Reese a proven development pathway.
- His sister, WNBA star Angel Reese, posted “OPPORTUNITY. COME ON JU” on social media, highlighting the family’s support and high expectations.