Jayden Reid brings pace, playmaking, and disruptive defense
Reid is a true lead-guard engine: in the 2025-26 season at Northwestern, he averaged 10.1 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 25.8 minutes, while ranking among the Big Ten’s assist leaders and repeatedly creating offense for others.[4][6] His value goes beyond the box score—he pressures the ball, gets paint touches, and has shown he can carry higher usage without disappearing, but his sub-40% shooting means he fits best with lineups that can absorb some scoring inefficiency while maximizing his distribution and defensive activity.[4][8][9]
