Thursday, July 12, 2012

SEATTLE -- Shawn Reid, a 6-foot-5 forward who was the second-leading scorer at Montana State University last season, is transferring to Seattle Pacific.

Reid will be a junior with two seasons of eligibility remaining and can play immediately for the Falcons.

“We are excited that Shawn Reid has decided to attend Seattle Pacific University,” SPU coach Ryan Looney said. “He is a great fit for our program and campus.”

Reid averaged 10.6 points and 3.3 rebounds for the Bobcats, who had a 12-17 record last season and placed fifth in the Big Sky Conference standings with a 7-9 mark.

Reid started 10 games, including a Feb. 15 contest against Weber State during which he made five 3-pointers en route to a career-high 31-point performance.

“Shawn gives us an experienced player that can score. At times our team had a hard time scoring this past season and the addition of Shawn Reid should help us in that area,” explained Looney.

“If he can learn quickly in regards to how we defend and rebound, he will have a chance to be a special player in the GNAC.”

A product of Post Falls (Idaho) High School, Reid led the Trojans to the 2010 Class 5A state championship. He received the tournament's Most Valuable Player award.

The two-time Inland Empire League MVP guided Post Falls to its first state title in 46 years, compiling 16 points and eight rebounds in a 68-60 win in the state final against top-ranked Eagle High School.

Reid averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds as a senior at Post Falls and was honored as the 5A Boys All-Idaho Basketball Team MVP.

Reid joins a Seattle Pacific squad that posted a 23-8 record and placed third in the GNAC with a 13-5 mark. The Falcons made their eighth straight NCAA tournament appearance, the longest current playoff streak in the nation, and advanced to the West Regional championship game.