A regulation basketball goal stands at exactly 120 inches.
Auburn freshman center Trayvon tops out at less than three feet below the rim, at 7-feet-2-inches.
In his short time with the Tigers so far this season, Reed has shown what a valuable asset he can become for head coach Bruce Pearl.
"I think the biggest thing for Trayvon is he's a dimension," Pearl said. "Can he get his game from being a dimension so being more of a factor? The answer is yes, he has that kind of ability. I don't think it's going to be leaps and bounds, because the things that he doesn't do right now have a lot to do with his strength and physicality. That's just going to take time. (He has) tremendous upside if he will stay with it."
Pearl got a second chance when he was hired at Auburn, and turned right around and gave Reed one of his own.
Reed was previously committed to Maryland, but was unable to enroll following an assault charge. The center said he's thankful for the opportunity Pearl and Auburn have given him.
"I have had my ups and downs," Reed said. "Some days I wasn't in the mood, I didn't feel like practicing. Some days I was just down but I also have some good days too. I just thank God for that. I thank Auburn for giving me a second chance."
On the court, Reed's game has been improving with each minute he's on the court.
"The coaches have told me I've improved a lot but I feel like I can do more," Reed said. "Coming down the line I am going to do more. I'm just waiting on that moment."
Reed said he thinks, with his large frame, that he can be a great asset on the defensive side of things.
"(I think I can help the most) defensively and rebounding, and once I really get in shape, running the floor," Reed said. "I love blocking shots. That's my thing."
Of course, with as big as Reed is, he's expected to have a big role under the offensive basket as well, provided he can gain some strength.
"I'm kind of small right now, so gaining weight and working on my body too," Reed said. "I feel like once I get that everything will be good."
Reed and the Tigers will face their next test Monday, as they take on Middle Tennessee State at 8 p.m. in Auburn Arena.
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