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Tarris Reed Jr. selected 26th overall by Spurs in NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:15 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Tarris Reed Jr. selected 26th overall by Spurs in NBA Draft

Summary

Tarris Reed Jr., a former UConn center, has been selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 26th overall pick in the NBA Draft, following a trade with the Denver Nuggets. Reed, who became UConn's 25th first-round pick, averaged 14.7 points and 9.0 rebounds last season and was instrumental in the NCAA Tournament. He showed significant development during his time at UConn, transitioning from potential to production under coach Dan Hurley. Reed will join former teammate Stephon Castle with the Spurs, adding depth alongside standout Victor Wembanyama.

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By the Numbers

•Selected 26th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Spurs.
•Traded to the Spurs from the Nuggets in exchange for pick No. 35.
•Averaged 14.7 points and 9.0 rebounds in his final season at UConn.
•Named First Team all-Big East and performed well in March Madness.
•Reed is the seventh first-round pick coached by Dan Hurley at UConn.

Latest Updates

3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Tarris Reed Jr. drafted by San Antonio Spurs with No. 26 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Tarris Reed Jr. selected No. 26 overall in NBA Draft, headed to San Antonio Spurs
3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Tarris Reed Jr goes to Spurs at No. 35 after trade with Nuggets

What they're saying

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Former UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. is headed to the San Antonio Spurs after being selected with the No. 26 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. Traded by the Denver Nuggets, Reed became UConn’s 25th first round pick and 53rd player drafted. He is the seventh first round pick to be coached by Dan Hurley at UConn and the 10th player selected in Hurley’s eight years leading the ...
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