Spurs draft Tarris Reed Jr. with 26th pick ahead of rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs selected center Tarris Reed Jr. as the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Reed, who had an impactful collegiate career at Michigan and UConn, averaged 14.7 points and nine rebounds per game last season. He was a first-team All-Big East selection and led all players in the NCAA Tournament with 117 points and 79 rebounds. Reed played five games in the summer league, averaging nine points and nine rebounds. He chose jersey number 10 with the Spurs to honor former teammate Stephon Castle, who wears number 5.
- •Tarris Reed Jr. was the 26th pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
- •Reed averaged 14.7 points and nine rebounds at UConn.
- •He led the NCAA Tournament in scoring and rebounding.
- •Reed played five summer league games for the Spurs.
- •He chose jersey number 10 to honor Stephon Castle.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — 5 fun facts: Get to know Spurs' Tarris Reed Jr. before rookie season
"As the 26th pick in the draft, center Tarris Reed Jr. joins the San Antonio Spurs after a productive collegiate career at Michigan and UConn.
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