CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.? Drake Reed, Austin Peay State University's senior forward, was named to the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major All-America team.
Reed finished his senior season averaging a career-best 21.9 ppg and 7.5 rpg in leading the Govs to the Ohio Valley Conference tourney championship game and a berth in the inaugural CollegeInsider.com Post-Season Tournament.
Along the way Reed earned his third straight first-team All-OVC selection. As a senior, Reed has fashioned seven 30-point outings along with eight double doubles. He finished third among the nation's forwards in scoring.
Reed was particularly spectacular in February in leading the Govs to the OVC tourney's No. 2 seed. He reached 30 or more points in five of eight contests. During the month, Reed averaged 29.3 ppg, shooting 58.9 percent (86 of 146) from the floor and 80.3 percent (53 of 66) from the free-throw line. He averaged 8.9 rpg in the month.
As a result, Reed became the first Austin Peay player in history to score more than 1,900 points and grab at least 750 rebounds. In fact, Reed finished his career just nine points shy of 2,000.
CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major All-American team is comprised of 21 players.
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