Reid Gettys
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | forward |
| Number | 44 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1987–1988 | Albany Patroons |
| As coach: | |
| 1998 | Houston (assistant) |
| 2011 | The Woodlands Christian Academy |
Reid Grayson Gettys (born 1963) is an American lawyer and a former college and professional basketball player, best known as a member of the Houston Cougars men's basketball team during the early 1980s.
Biography
Gettys played high school basketball at Houston's Memorial High School, but chose to stay home to attend college and play for Guy Lewis, rather than following in his father footsteps in attending and playing for Texas Tech University.[1]
A "set up man" in large part, Gettys played a pivotal role in the success of the powerhouse
The 6-foot-7-inch (2.01 m) Gettys was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the fifth round of the 1985 NBA draft, but never played in the NBA. He was a member of Bill Musselman's 1987–88 Albany Patroons team of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) that posted a 48–6 (.889) record on its way to winning the CBA championship.
Gettys spent one season as an assistant coach for the Houston Cougars under his former teammate, Drexler.[4] He has also worked as an ESPN basketball analyst and has been a commentator for Houston Rockets games.
Gettys later earned a J.D. degree and has worked as an attorney in Texas.[5] He and his wife, Lisa, have two sons and a daughter.
University of Houston Cougars records
- Most assists, career: 740 (in 120 games) (14 in 1981–82; 209 in 1982–83; 309 in 1983–84; 208 in 1984–85)
- Highest average, assists per game, career: 6.2 (740/120)
- Most assists, season: 309 (in 37 games; 1983–84)
- Highest average, assists per game, season: 8.4 (309/37, 1983–84)
- Most assists, game: 17, vs. Rice, February 17, 1985
References
- ^ "Collected Wisdom: Reid Gettys". The Oklahoman. March 15, 2009.
- ^ "Reid Gettys, Set-Up Man for Houston's Legendary "Phi Slama Jamma"". thesportscol.com. July 17, 2022.
- ^ "37 years after Phi Slama Jama, Reid Gettys happy to see Houston Cougars back in Final Four". Houston Chronicle. March 31, 2021.
- ^ "Clyde Drexler standing with two assistant coaches". University of Houston.
- ^ Robert Weintraub. "Jamfest for the Ages". ESPN.com. Retrieved on August 5, 2010.