Coach Ray Reeves is from Calhoun, Georgia and is a graduate of Calhoun High School.
Reeves began his college basketball career at the University of West Georgia where he played for two years under Coach Rodney Mayes. Afterwards, Reeves attended a Division II Young-Harris University and transferred due to an injury.
Reeves finished his college career at Point University, where he played again under the direction of Mayes. While at Point, Reeves was a second-team All-Conference player and an All-Academic Conference player averaging 10-11 points per game. He was also a 40-percent shooter throughout his career.