Reeves Jr. commits to UF men’s basketball’s 2021 class

April 30, 2020

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A high moment for the 2019-20 Florida men’s basketball team: Coach Mike White celebrates with players after the Gators defeated Xavier 70-65 in the finals of the Charleston Classic on Nov. 24 in Charleston, S.C. [Mic Smith/Associated Press]

Coach Mike White and the Gators landed their first commitment in the 2021 class Thursday when four-star shooting guard Kowacie Reeves Jr. pledged to the program.

All GLORY to GOD, #committed!

Thanks to all the coaches that recruited me and to everyone that has helped me throughout this process. Your time and interest in my future is much appreciated. This is just the beginning, see you soon. I love you all! pic.twitter.com/F2GmHxfH8Z

— Kowacie Reeves, Jr. (@wacie_wacie) April 30, 2020

The 6-foot-6 guard out of Macon, Georgia, chose Florida over offers from Texas, Stanford and more. Reeves is ranked the No. 5 combo guard and the No. 67 overall prospect in the 2021 class by 247Sports.

Reeves plans on taking an official visit Oct. 5 to UF.