Tristan Reed is a 6-9, 230-pound center with a 7-3 wingspan from the St. Louis area who transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, for his senior season. A physical, post-oriented big man known for establishing deep position and powerful rebounding, Reed's older brother Tarris plays for UConn. He committed to Mississippi State under coach Chris Jans on November 1, 2025, choosing the Bulldogs over Missouri, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Maryland.