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University of Miami Men’s Basketball Clips 2016-17 2011-16 highlights on last 35 pages Reed is Recipient of ACC’s Skip Prosser Award HurricaneSports.com the 2016-17 Academic Year, Reed is also George Edward “Skip” Prosser, who March 1, 2017 a member of the National Association of passed away on July 26, 2007. Prosser Basketball Coaches Honors Court. He has compiled a 291-146 career record in 14 University of Miami senior Davon been named Academic All-District 4 by seasons as a head coach, including a 126- Reed is the recipient of the Atlantic the College Sports Information Directors 68 mark in his six years with Wake Forest. Coast Conference’s 2017 Skip Prosser of America, which makes him eligible Every Wake Forest senior he coached Award, presented annually to the top for Academic All-America honors. Reed graduated, and the Deacons placed nine scholar-athlete in ACC men’s basketball, has been named to the Dean’s List, players on the annual All-ACC Academic Commissioner John Swofford announced Athletics Director honor roll and is a Book Basketball Team during his tenure. Wednesday. Buster at Miami, and is a member of the university’s Student-Athlete Advisory To be nominated for the Skip Prosser Reed, a 6-6, 200-pound senior from Committee. Award, a student-athlete must be an Ewing, N.J., will graduate in May with upperclassman with a grade-point a degree in sports administration and Reed ranks among the top ACC players average of 3.0 or better – both in his double minors in communications in five statistical categories. He is career and in the previous two semesters. and marketing. A three-time All-ACC 17th in scoring, eighth in free throw Sixty percent of the award is based on Academic selection, he is also one of percentage, ninth in 3-point field goals academic achievement and 40 percent four of the league’s top 20 scorers to be made and fourth in minutes played. He on athletic accomplishments. named to the 2017 All-ACC Academic joined Miami’s 1,000-point club earlier Team. this season and has helped lead the Clemson guard Cliff Hammonds (2008), Hurricanes to a 20-9 record and No. 25 Miami guard Jack McClinton (2009), “Davon Reed is the epitome of what national ranking. Virginia center Jerome Meyinsse (2010), a great student-athlete is all about,” North Carolina center Tyler Zeller (2011 Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga said. In addition, Reed is an elementary school and 2012), Duke center Mason Plumlee “He’s been our captain for the last three pen pal, has volunteered at the Miami (2013), Pitt guard Cameron Wright (2014) seasons because of his tremendous Rescue Mission Homeless Shelter and and North Carolina’s Marcus Paige (2015 leadership qualities. He has been a is an intern in the athletics marketing and 2016) are past Skip Prosser Award Dean’s List student since the day he department. recipients. arrived on our Miami campus. He’s not only a great student, but he’s also a Davon Reed is known as Mr. Dependable tremendous basketball player. Davon is on the men’s basketball team, due to a complete player. He can score at the his professionalism in his daily life and rim or from 3-point range, and he’s a the consistent leadership he provides relentless defender and rebounder. to his teammates. He chose to attend the University of Miami for its mix of “But what separates Davon from other academics as well as athletics, after great student-athletes is his leadership attending Princeton Day School, where off the court, on campus and in the his peers are accepted to Ivy League community. He works tirelessly with schools. As a sophomore Reed was dealt the youngsters in Coral Gables and has an injury that could have cost him an been an inspirational leader for our entire season, but with his work ethic Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. and determination, he only missed eight Skip Prosser would have loved to have games that season. coached Davon. Skip would be happy to have Davon’s name on his award for the The Skip Prosser Award is presented role model he’s been the last four years.” annually to the top scholar-athlete in ACC men’s basketball. It is named in memory Named an ACC Postgraduate Scholar for of Wake Forest head basketball coach Mr. Dependable: Davon Reed HurricaneSports.com managed to earn a 3.374 GPA while majoring sure that I am that versatile player that I have Morgan Meehan in sports administration with a double minor always been.” Feb. 10, 2017 in marketing and communications. He was When looking at his stats and named to the College Sports Information accomplishments, it is obvious that his time Along with being named team captain Directors of America Academic All-District and commitment are also huge factors in his three years in a row, head coach Jim 4 men’s basketball team, which makes him game. He has his eyes set on the prize, and Larrañaga and the rest of the coaching eligible for Academic All-America honors. that focused mindset is why he has seen so staff refer to senior Davon Reed as “Mr. Over the summer, he was named to the much success. But he isn’t done yet. When Dependable”. National Association of Basketball Coaches asked where Reed sees himself next fall after This is a result of the consistency he exhibits Honor Court, a national award “recognizing graduation, he responds without hesitation, in all aspects of his life and his undeniable the talents and gifts that these young men “suiting up, getting ready for training camp leadership skills. There is a big responsibility possess off the court and the hard work they to play in the NBA.” that goes along with his nickname and Reed exhibit in the classroom.” Reed is also a two- Whether the NBA is in his cards or is grateful to have earned it from Coach time All-ACC Academic Team honoree and not, Caputo isn’t worried about him after Larrañaga and the coaching staff. has been listed on the All-ACC Academic graduation. “Coach L doesn’t just give anybody Honor Roll all three seasons at Miami. He was “He has been such a good student and a anything,” the team captain said. “Since I named on the Dean’s List (3.5 GPA) twice, mature individual that when the ball stops stepped on campus, he has always insisted Athletic Director’s List (3.2) six times and has bouncing for him, he has a very bright future that he doesn’t care who you are, you have been on the Book Buster Honor Roll (3.0) six in any endeavor.” Caputo said. “Generally, to earn whatever you receive. So to earn that times. intelligent, serious-minded, mature people from him has been an honor. Reed’s former high school coach, Paris have an opportunity to do well in life.” “It’s a big responsibility, but I’ve always McClean, commented, “I value that [Reed] Along with Caputo, McClean is also been a leader - I’ve always had to be a puts the student first in student-athlete. He confident in Reed’s bright future, as he leader,” Reed said. “People have always is a heck of a basketball player, but he is also is a “tireless worker” and a “confident looked to me, for some reason. It is just one a beast in the classroom.” professional.” of the qualities that God has blessed me Assistant Head Coach Chris Caputo goes “I know that playing at the highest level with, I guess.” on to say, “Davon is one of the guys doing is one of his dreams, it always has been,” From the court to the classroom, the New homework on the plane ride home late McClean said. “And I know that is something Jersey native has shown persistent success at night, after playing a game. He is very he’ll strive for; though I don’t think something over the last few years. In his senior campaign, workman-like in everything he does.” like that would ever define Davon Reed. he ranks in the top 15 in the ACC in scoring, Caputo believes his success both in the Davon defines Davon Reed.” 3-point shooting (percentage and made), classroom and on the court is directly As the Miami Hurricanes take the court free throw percentage and minutes played. correlated to his intelligence. every game with an inexperienced team, He became a “grand man” in December, “One of his biggest strengths on the court Caputo is happy to have Reed to lead the less scoring his 1,000th point against George is his brain. He knows how to play. He takes experienced players to another successful Washington and has notched five 20-point good shots. He can play multiple positions. season, since Reed is a natural in that area. games this season. As a junior, Reed was He values the defensive end of the floor. He The bench and the court consist of an even third in scoring, following two Canes players is a communicator. All of those things that go amount of upperclassmen and newcomers, who are now competing professionally. He along with being highly intelligent, he brings which is a learning experience for the Canes. started all 35 games for a team that played in out on to the court. He has a great size for Miami’s team has had to learn how to blend the NCAA Sweet 16 and tied for second place his position, and great length.