Top Story Editor's Pick NBA DRAFT In for a Penny: Reece Beekman trained with former NBA All-Star MIKE BARBER Richmond Times-Dispatch May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024 Updated Dec 26, 2025 0 × Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A year ago, Reece Beekman went to the NBA scouting combine to gauge his readiness to turn professional. 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