Austin Reaves, a 6-foot-5 guard for the Oklahoma Sooners, is one of the best shot creators among all prospects in this draft class.
Reaves averaged 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this past season, highlighted by his 27-point performance against the then-undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA tournament. He draws contact well to get to the free-throw line often and is also an above-average playmaker for others.
He recently caught up with HoopsHype over dinner in Newark, New Jersey to discuss his journey from a small town in Arkansas to someone now primed for professional basketball. Reaves also explained his game, told us about an interesting nickname and shared his ideal golfing crew.
Please note this interview was minorly edited in its transcript for clarity.