# Memphis star Jayden Reid breaks down in tears after leading Tigers to win over VCU: ‘God blessed me so much’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/memphis-star-jayden-reid-breaks-down-in-tears-after-leading-tigers-to-win-over-vcu-god-blessed-me-so-much/
- Published: 2026-11-08T16:57:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T17:27:36+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/memphis-star-jayden-reid-breaks-down-tears-leading-tigers-win-vcu-god-blessed-me-so-much
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- Reid’s late free throws gave Memphis an 89-88 win over VCU.
- He scored 32 points in his home debut.
- Reid spoke tearfully about his gratitude after the game.

## Summary

Jayden Reid scored 32 points and made two free throws with five seconds left to secure Memphis’ 89-88 win over VCU. After the game, the transfer guard became tearful during a radio interview, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to play for Memphis and for the support of his coaches and team.

The victory followed Reid’s 26-point performance in Memphis’ opening win over Iowa State. Through two games, he is averaging 29 points per game, the second-highest mark in college basketball, and has committed three turnovers. Reid previously played at USF and Northwestern before transferring to Memphis.

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