2020-2021 Men's Basketball Roster
Fenton, Reed
Jersey Number 15
Reed Fenton
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Latrobe, Pa.
- High School:
- Greater Latrobe High School
- Major:
- Chemical Engineering
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I wanted to be a part of a successful program where I can grow as a player and a person. I really liked the coaching staff and the guys on the team.”
AS A SENIOR (2022-23): Played in 30 games while making two starts, both against Colgate, during his senior campaign...Selected as the recipient of the Coaches Award for making significant contributions to the well-being of the team... Boasted a season-high of 14 points in his second start of the year against Colgate, scoring 14 points with five assists and three boards, shooting 50% from the floor (2/8)... Knocked down a couple of three points against Army West Point to go with a rebound (2/1)... Recorded three charges in a road win at Holy Cross... Scored six points on the road at Loyola (Md.) with a three pointer and two assists... Recorded eight points against Army West Point (12/30)... Scored 14 points with two three-pointers and four rebounds and career-best four steals versus St. Elizabeth (12/17)... Sank a three-pointer in the game against UMBC to go with one steal and one board (12/3)... Hit a three pointer with an assist at UMES (11/30)... Scored three points with a block and a steal in a win over Monmouth (11/27)... Posted second double-digit performance with 12 points versus Saint Francis (Pa.), going 4-for-5 from the floor, 2-for-3 from long distance and 2-for-2 from the foul line. He added three assists and two rebounds in the victory...Swiped a career-high three steals to go with five points, two assists, two rebounds and one block versus Marist(11/16)... In the Grace Hall Game versus Misericordia, he socred 11 points, shooting 5-for-9 from the floor, to go with two steals, a block and a rebound (11/13)... Against Virgina Tech, he drained one three pointer (11/10)... Opened the season with five points , a steal and an assist against Syracuse (11/7).
AS A JUNIOR (2021-22): Played in 29 games, starting seven as key member of Mountain Hawks’ rotation … Averaged 4.0 points and 1.7 rebounds, while adding 35 assists and 10 steals … Shot 36.0 percent from the floor (40-of-111), including 28.3 percent from 3-point range (17-of-60) … Had three games with double-figure points, including one with 20+ … Efficient with two points, two rebounds and three assists in seven minutes of the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/3) … Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting in win at Lafayette (2/26) … Recorded three rebounds, two assists and a steal at Loyola (2/20) … Finished with four points, a rebound and assist at Colgate (2/9) … Had seven big points and a huge defensive rebound to help seal Lehigh's big comeback win over Navy (2/2) … Posted four points at Holy Cross (1/28), knocking down only field goal attempt and both free throws … Hit a 3-pointer in win over Army (1/26) … Scored eight points, all in the second half, in convincing win at Bucknell (1/13). Shot 3-of-5 from the field, including 2-of-3 from behind the arc. Added five rebounds, four assists and two steals … Posted two points and a rebound vs. Holy Cross (1/10) … Recorded four rebounds and two assists at Army (1/7) … Strong effort in big win over Colgate (1/4), posting 12 points, two assists, two steals, a block and rebound. Knocked down two big free throws in final seconds to help seal the victory … Dished a season-high four assists in win at American (1/1) … Had four points, four rebounds and two assists against Eastern (12/29) ... Two points, two rebounds and a steal at Maryland (12/28) … Tallied seven points, two assists and a season-high five rebounds vs. UAlbany (12/21) … Stellar performance vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (12/4), scoring a career-high 20 points via 7-of-11 shooting, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range. Added three rebounds and three assists.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020-21): Played in all 15 games, starting nine … Averaged 5.8 points and 2.5 rebounds, both sixth on the Mountain Hawks … Added 22 assists (fifth on the team), 12 steals (second) and two blocks … Shot 88.5 percent from the free throw line (23-of-26) … Was second on the team in 3-pointers made (12) … Posted seven points, three assists and a career-high eight rebounds in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (2/28) … Had eight points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals at Lafayette (2/27) … Tied a career-high 19 points in big win at Loyola (2/21) … Knocked down a 3-pointer at Bucknell (1/31) … A day prior, had seven points, three rebounds and a steal against Bucknell (1/30) … Scored five points in Lehigh’s second straight win at Holy Cross (1/24) … Twenty four hours prior, impressed with 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, at Holy Cross (1/23) … Tallied eight points on 4-of-8 shooting at Navy (1/10) … Finished with two points, two rebounds and five assists at Lafayette (1/3) … Began season with six points, five boards and two assists against Lafayette (1/2) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2019-20): Strong contributor during rookie campaign, being named to the Patriot League All-Rookie Team … Played in all 32 games, starting 27 … Averaged 6.7 points and 2.3 rebounds while adding 39 assists (compared to just 32 turnovers), 20 steals and eight blocks … Shot 40.3 percent from the field (79-of-196), including 32.6 percent from 3-point range (29-of-89) … Finished fourth on the Mountain Hawks in 3-pointers made … Led team in charges taken (8) ... Scored two points in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Colgate (3/5) … Very strong effort in Patriot League Tournament First Round win over Loyola (3/3), scoring seven points and dishing a career-high six assists without a turnover … Had six points, two rebounds, an assist and block in regular season finale at Loyola (2/29) … Recorded two points, four rebounds and an assist in win over Bucknell (2/23) … Knocked down only field goal attempt at Colgate (2/19), a big second-half 3-pointer. Also posted three rebounds and an assist … Impressed at Army West Point (2/15), scoring 15 points (11 coming after halftime). Shot 6-of-9 from the field, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range. Added two rebounds, an assist and two steals … Tallied seven points and five rebounds in win over Holy Cross (2/12) … Strong effort in win at Lafayette (2/8), scoring 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting while adding an assist and steal … Finished with five points, five rebounds, two steals and an assist vs. Colgate (2/5) … Red-hot from 3-point range vs. Army West Point (2/1), scoring all 18 of his points on 6-of-10 from behind the arc. Also had three assists, two rebounds and a block … Scored nine points and added four rebounds, an assist and block at American (1/27) … Had eight points against archrival Lafayette (1/25) … Posted two points, two rebounds and a career-high five assists at Holy Cross (1/22) … Tallied a point, rebound, assist and steal at Bucknell (1/18) … Scored five points on 2-of-4 shooting vs. Navy (1/15) … Key contributor in win over American (1/11), scoring 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting, nine coming in the first half … Scored a season and game high 19 points vs. Loyola (1/5) while adding three rebounds and a steal. Shot 7-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-4 from 3-point range … Posted seven points (all in the first half) in the Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2) … Scored three points (all from the free throw line) while adding a rebound at Princeton (12/29) … Grabbed a pair of rebounds and tallied a steal at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21) … Tallied five points, four rebounds, an assist and steal against Yale (12/7) … Strong effort at Saint Francis (Pa.) playing in front of many friends and family. Scored 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting while adding three rebounds … Recorded six points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal at Columbia (11/30) ... Posted five points, five rebounds and a block at preseason top 25 team Saint Mary’s (11/23) … Had four points, two blocks and a steal at Drake (11/21) … Impressed against Misericordia (11/18), scoring a career-high 14 points while adding four rebounds, four assists and a steal … Scored six points at Virginia Tech (11/16), scoring six points via a pair of 3-pointers (on four attempts) … Finished with five points, four rebounds and three assists against Cairn (11/12) … Filled up the stat sheet in win at Albany (11/9), posting eight points, three assists, a rebound and two steals … Scored first-career points, behind a first-half 3-pointer, in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time first team All-Section honoree at Greater Latrobe High School … As a junior, averaged 23 points and five assists while garnering first team All-Section from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, along with Pittsburgh Tribune Westmoreland County Terrific 10 honors … As a sophomore, averaged 16 points and four assists, earning second team All-Section … Named Class 6A first team All-District as a senior … Westmoreland County Terrific 10 honoree as a junior and senior … Named Ray Wild Male Athlete of the Year in 2019 … Also a standout for the PK Flash AAU program … Was a first team All-Section honoree all four years in volleyball … Named first team All-State in volleyball as a senior … Strong in the classroom, graduating in top five percent of his class … Named Rotary Student of the Month in January of 2019 … Math Student of the Month in February of 2017 … Was a Student Council member and member of the National Honor Society.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 20 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (12/4/21)
Rebounds: 8 vs. Lafayette (2/28/21)
Assists: 6 vs. Loyola (3/3/20)
Steals: 4, vs. Saint Elizabeth (12/17/22)
GETTING TO KNOW REED
Nickname: Noodles
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The friends I've made and experiences I've had.
Major & Why: Chemical Engineering. I love chemistry and math.
Favorite Place on Campus: Grace Hall
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Musical Artist: J Cole
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite TV Show: The Office or Breaking Bad
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Scott Van Pelt
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Evgeni Malkin
Hobbies: Listening to music and playing Fortnite
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: GQ
Place I'd Like To Visit: South America
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to sing and dance
Dream Job: Professional basketball player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Kemba Walker
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Volleyball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my family
AS A SENIOR (2022-23): Played in 30 games while making two starts, both against Colgate, during his senior campaign...Selected as the recipient of the Coaches Award for making significant contributions to the well-being of the team... Boasted a season-high of 14 points in his second start of the year against Colgate, scoring 14 points with five assists and three boards, shooting 50% from the floor (2/8)... Knocked down a couple of three points against Army West Point to go with a rebound (2/1)... Recorded three charges in a road win at Holy Cross... Scored six points on the road at Loyola (Md.) with a three pointer and two assists... Recorded eight points against Army West Point (12/30)... Scored 14 points with two three-pointers and four rebounds and career-best four steals versus St. Elizabeth (12/17)... Sank a three-pointer in the game against UMBC to go with one steal and one board (12/3)... Hit a three pointer with an assist at UMES (11/30)... Scored three points with a block and a steal in a win over Monmouth (11/27)... Posted second double-digit performance with 12 points versus Saint Francis (Pa.), going 4-for-5 from the floor, 2-for-3 from long distance and 2-for-2 from the foul line. He added three assists and two rebounds in the victory...Swiped a career-high three steals to go with five points, two assists, two rebounds and one block versus Marist(11/16)... In the Grace Hall Game versus Misericordia, he socred 11 points, shooting 5-for-9 from the floor, to go with two steals, a block and a rebound (11/13)... Against Virgina Tech, he drained one three pointer (11/10)... Opened the season with five points , a steal and an assist against Syracuse (11/7).
AS A JUNIOR (2021-22): Played in 29 games, starting seven as key member of Mountain Hawks’ rotation … Averaged 4.0 points and 1.7 rebounds, while adding 35 assists and 10 steals … Shot 36.0 percent from the floor (40-of-111), including 28.3 percent from 3-point range (17-of-60) … Had three games with double-figure points, including one with 20+ … Efficient with two points, two rebounds and three assists in seven minutes of the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/3) … Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting in win at Lafayette (2/26) … Recorded three rebounds, two assists and a steal at Loyola (2/20) … Finished with four points, a rebound and assist at Colgate (2/9) … Had seven big points and a huge defensive rebound to help seal Lehigh's big comeback win over Navy (2/2) … Posted four points at Holy Cross (1/28), knocking down only field goal attempt and both free throws … Hit a 3-pointer in win over Army (1/26) … Scored eight points, all in the second half, in convincing win at Bucknell (1/13). Shot 3-of-5 from the field, including 2-of-3 from behind the arc. Added five rebounds, four assists and two steals … Posted two points and a rebound vs. Holy Cross (1/10) … Recorded four rebounds and two assists at Army (1/7) … Strong effort in big win over Colgate (1/4), posting 12 points, two assists, two steals, a block and rebound. Knocked down two big free throws in final seconds to help seal the victory … Dished a season-high four assists in win at American (1/1) … Had four points, four rebounds and two assists against Eastern (12/29) ... Two points, two rebounds and a steal at Maryland (12/28) … Tallied seven points, two assists and a season-high five rebounds vs. UAlbany (12/21) … Stellar performance vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (12/4), scoring a career-high 20 points via 7-of-11 shooting, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range. Added three rebounds and three assists.
Strong effort at Yale (12/1), scoring a season-high 12 points while adding two rebounds and a steal … Making first start of the season, tallied four points, two rebounds and two assists vs. Saint Francis (11/28) … Knocked down a 3-pointer, while grabbing four rebounds, at Virginia (11/26) … Finished with four points, a rebound, assist and steal in win over Columbia (11/23) … Knocked down a 3-pointer at Monmouth (11/16) … Had three points, a rebound and assist in the home opener vs. NJIT (11/13) … Posted six points, including a pair of big dunks, and added a rebound and assist in the season opener at Rutgers (11/10) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll..@reed_fenton and @jake_betlow made it ?? from ?? yesterday, each knowing down five treys. They became the first Lehigh teammates to hit ?? 3-pointers in the same game since January of 2018. pic.twitter.com/JUflkxlfgP
— Lehigh M. Basketball (@LehighMBB) December 6, 2021
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020-21): Played in all 15 games, starting nine … Averaged 5.8 points and 2.5 rebounds, both sixth on the Mountain Hawks … Added 22 assists (fifth on the team), 12 steals (second) and two blocks … Shot 88.5 percent from the free throw line (23-of-26) … Was second on the team in 3-pointers made (12) … Posted seven points, three assists and a career-high eight rebounds in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (2/28) … Had eight points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals at Lafayette (2/27) … Tied a career-high 19 points in big win at Loyola (2/21) … Knocked down a 3-pointer at Bucknell (1/31) … A day prior, had seven points, three rebounds and a steal against Bucknell (1/30) … Scored five points in Lehigh’s second straight win at Holy Cross (1/24) … Twenty four hours prior, impressed with 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, at Holy Cross (1/23) … Tallied eight points on 4-of-8 shooting at Navy (1/10) … Finished with two points, two rebounds and five assists at Lafayette (1/3) … Began season with six points, five boards and two assists against Lafayette (1/2) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2019-20): Strong contributor during rookie campaign, being named to the Patriot League All-Rookie Team … Played in all 32 games, starting 27 … Averaged 6.7 points and 2.3 rebounds while adding 39 assists (compared to just 32 turnovers), 20 steals and eight blocks … Shot 40.3 percent from the field (79-of-196), including 32.6 percent from 3-point range (29-of-89) … Finished fourth on the Mountain Hawks in 3-pointers made … Led team in charges taken (8) ... Scored two points in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Colgate (3/5) … Very strong effort in Patriot League Tournament First Round win over Loyola (3/3), scoring seven points and dishing a career-high six assists without a turnover … Had six points, two rebounds, an assist and block in regular season finale at Loyola (2/29) … Recorded two points, four rebounds and an assist in win over Bucknell (2/23) … Knocked down only field goal attempt at Colgate (2/19), a big second-half 3-pointer. Also posted three rebounds and an assist … Impressed at Army West Point (2/15), scoring 15 points (11 coming after halftime). Shot 6-of-9 from the field, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range. Added two rebounds, an assist and two steals … Tallied seven points and five rebounds in win over Holy Cross (2/12) … Strong effort in win at Lafayette (2/8), scoring 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting while adding an assist and steal … Finished with five points, five rebounds, two steals and an assist vs. Colgate (2/5) … Red-hot from 3-point range vs. Army West Point (2/1), scoring all 18 of his points on 6-of-10 from behind the arc. Also had three assists, two rebounds and a block … Scored nine points and added four rebounds, an assist and block at American (1/27) … Had eight points against archrival Lafayette (1/25) … Posted two points, two rebounds and a career-high five assists at Holy Cross (1/22) … Tallied a point, rebound, assist and steal at Bucknell (1/18) … Scored five points on 2-of-4 shooting vs. Navy (1/15) … Key contributor in win over American (1/11), scoring 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting, nine coming in the first half … Scored a season and game high 19 points vs. Loyola (1/5) while adding three rebounds and a steal. Shot 7-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-4 from 3-point range … Posted seven points (all in the first half) in the Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2) … Scored three points (all from the free throw line) while adding a rebound at Princeton (12/29) … Grabbed a pair of rebounds and tallied a steal at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21) … Tallied five points, four rebounds, an assist and steal against Yale (12/7) … Strong effort at Saint Francis (Pa.) playing in front of many friends and family. Scored 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting while adding three rebounds … Recorded six points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal at Columbia (11/30) ... Posted five points, five rebounds and a block at preseason top 25 team Saint Mary’s (11/23) … Had four points, two blocks and a steal at Drake (11/21) … Impressed against Misericordia (11/18), scoring a career-high 14 points while adding four rebounds, four assists and a steal … Scored six points at Virginia Tech (11/16), scoring six points via a pair of 3-pointers (on four attempts) … Finished with five points, four rebounds and three assists against Cairn (11/12) … Filled up the stat sheet in win at Albany (11/9), posting eight points, three assists, a rebound and two steals … Scored first-career points, behind a first-half 3-pointer, in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time first team All-Section honoree at Greater Latrobe High School … As a junior, averaged 23 points and five assists while garnering first team All-Section from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, along with Pittsburgh Tribune Westmoreland County Terrific 10 honors … As a sophomore, averaged 16 points and four assists, earning second team All-Section … Named Class 6A first team All-District as a senior … Westmoreland County Terrific 10 honoree as a junior and senior … Named Ray Wild Male Athlete of the Year in 2019 … Also a standout for the PK Flash AAU program … Was a first team All-Section honoree all four years in volleyball … Named first team All-State in volleyball as a senior … Strong in the classroom, graduating in top five percent of his class … Named Rotary Student of the Month in January of 2019 … Math Student of the Month in February of 2017 … Was a Student Council member and member of the National Honor Society.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2019-20 | 32-27 | 824-25.8 | 79-196 | .403 | 29-89 | .326 | 28-42 | .667 | 73 | 2.3 | 39 | 32 | 8 | 20 | 215 | 6.7 |
| 2020-21 | 15-9 | 398-26.5 | 26-86 | .302 | 12-49 | .245 | 23-26 | .885 | 38 | 2.5 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 87 | 5.8 |
| 2021-22 | 29-7 | 433-14.9 | 40-111 | .360 | 17-60 | .283 | 18-24 | .750 | 49 | 1.7 | 35 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 115 | 4.0 |
| 2022-23 | 30-2 | 457-15.2 | 49-122 | .402 | 18-61 | .295 | 12-17 | .706 | 37 | 1.2 | 20 | 28 | 10 | 21 | 128 | 4.3 |
| Totals | 106-45 | 2112-19.9 | 194-515 | .377 | 76-259 | .293 | 81-109 | .743 | 197 | 1.9 | 116 | 95 | 21 | 63 | 545 | 5.1 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 20 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (12/4/21)
Rebounds: 8 vs. Lafayette (2/28/21)
Assists: 6 vs. Loyola (3/3/20)
Steals: 4, vs. Saint Elizabeth (12/17/22)
GETTING TO KNOW REED
Nickname: Noodles
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The friends I've made and experiences I've had.
Major & Why: Chemical Engineering. I love chemistry and math.
Favorite Place on Campus: Grace Hall
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Musical Artist: J Cole
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite TV Show: The Office or Breaking Bad
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Scott Van Pelt
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Evgeni Malkin
Hobbies: Listening to music and playing Fortnite
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: GQ
Place I'd Like To Visit: South America
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to sing and dance
Dream Job: Professional basketball player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Kemba Walker
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Volleyball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my family
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