Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, has signed an undrafted free agent deal to play with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 NBA Summer League. This opportunity gives Julian a platform to demonstrate his skills and potentially earn a spot in the NBA.

Reese, a former Maryland Terrapin, had an impressive college career, surpassing 1,000 points and rebounds while ranking in the top 10 for rebounds, field goal percentage, and blocks in Maryland’s history.

Julian’s College Performance and Draft Outcome

Despite his strong senior season averages of 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game with a 55.5% shooting percentage, Julian was not selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. His height at 6-foot-9 helped him excel near the basket, but his reluctance to shoot three-pointers during his final three college seasons raised questions about his offensive adaptability among NBA teams.

At the Portsmouth Invitational, a key event for NBA hopefuls, Reese impressed with 15.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, and an efficient 90 percent free-throw shooting, suggesting growth in his overall game.

Opportunity Awaits with the Lakers

The Lakers, facing a shortage in size and center depth, have the chance to evaluate Julian’s potential during Summer League play. His physical presence and improving stats could secure him an invitation to the team’s training camp, offering a pathway toward an NBA roster spot.