Joe Reed Class: Senior Hometown: Houston, Texas Last College: Mississippi Valley State Height / Weight: 6-8 / 225 Position: F Experience: TR

Transfers to TAMIU from Mississippi Valley State ... averaged 1.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per game last season in 11 games played ... played at Odessa College before transferring to MVSU ... lettered at Living Stones Christian in Alvin ... McDonald's All-American candidate.

Personal: Son of Michael and Deborah Reed ... majoring in fitness and sports ... favorite book is "Lord of the Rings" ... favorite athlete is Tracy McGrady ... most admired historical figure is Booker T. Washington.