The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team suffered another tough loss on Wednesday night, this time to the LSU Tigers. It was another setback for a team that looked to be on the rise just days ago after beating a ranked Auburn team. However, while the team took a loss, guard Antonio Reeves had an individual milestone to celebrate.
Reeves began his college career at Illinois State, and spent three seasons there before transferring to Kentucky. In two years in Lexington, he has become a fan favorite, and a leader on the team. On Wednesday night, he also scored his 1,000th career point, becoming the 61st player in school history to hit the mark.
Last year, Reeves was mainly a three-point specialist. He made a lot of big shots, but mainly stayed behind the arc. This season, he has developed into a true scorer, capable of getting baskets from three-point range, but also in the paint or around the rim.
With several more games to be played this year, Reeves will likely end up in the top 50 all-time at Kentucky in terms of points scored. He has a shot at the top 40, and doing so in just two seasons would be impressive.
It was a tough night for the Wildcats basketball team, and Reeves would certainly have preferred a win to a milestone, but it’s a milestone worth noting. He’s having a great season, and will go down as an all-time great player at Kentucky.