Reid Gettys

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A "set up man" in large part, Reid Gettys played a pivotal role in the success of the powerhouse Phi Slamma Jamma basketball teams at the University of Houston during the early-to-mid 1980s.

Gettys piled up a bevy of assists by constantly feeding the more heralded stars of the team, such as Akeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Benny Anders, Michael Young, Larry Michaux and, later, Ricky Winslow. However, he was also a dead-eye shooter from long distance (although he played prior to the 3-point line) and virtually "automatic" from the free throw line. During the 1982 NCAA Tournament, Gettys sunk 11 consecutive free throws down the stretch to move Houston past Boston College and into the Final Four.

Gettys played his high school ball at Houston's Memorial High School, but chose to stay home to attend college and play for the legendary Guy V. Lewis, rather than following in his father, Marshall's footsteps in attending and playing for Texas Tech University. On a team that was known for its undisciplined style, Gettys was a calming and consistent influence.

Gettys later became an assistant coach at Houston under his former teammate, Drexler.