Draft Eligible
2024
Draft Projection
24
Reed
Sheppard
DOB
Jun 25, 2004
Class
Freshman
Team
Position
KENTUCKY
PG
Height
6'1.75
Weight
181 lbs.
Wingspan
6'3.25
Hand
RIGHT
Contact
Aaron Mintz
Agent - Creative Artists Agency
aaron.mintz@caa.com
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Last Updated
Jun 18, 2024
Scouting Report
Strengths
Efficient shooting off the ball in catch and shoot scenarios.
Consistency with shot selection, takes quality on balanced looks both off the dribble and on the catch.
Good playmaking potential at the next level. Has a good feel for creating for others both in transition and half court sets.
Playmaking vision off the PnR and drive and kicks
Great defensive awareness. Has high activity in passing lanes, great hands, and smart in help side scenarios.
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Weaknesses
Isn’t a crafty guard that has many was to finish around the rim or get a shot off.
Self-creation is a big question mark heading to the next level, lacking the ability to create enough space for most of his shot attempts.
Lacks the athleticism you would expect him to having going to the next level.
Lacks the lateral quickness to stay in front of quicker guards, shys away from contact at times guarding on ball.
One position defender at the moment. Lacks the size and strength to guard multiple positions.
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Summary
Reed Sheppard is a secondary playing making guard that can play make for others at a high level, knock down open looks from the perimeter, and contribute to solid defense on the defensive end. His IQ and ability to play the game fundamentally right is what makes his game attractive. He isn’t a flashy/crafty guard in anyway, but he has the ability to simplify the game and be affective. On the defensive end, Reed is a under size guard that without the ability to add strength and become quicker laterally, will have to continue to rely on his IQ and awareness to not become a liability on this end. Reed has great hands and the ability to force big stops when need but it become inconsistent at time due to that lack of size and quickness.
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Honors
SEC Freshman of the Year - 2024
2nd Team All-SEC - 2024
McDonald's All-American - 2023
Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year - 2023
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Statistics
2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS 12.5
REB 4.1
AST 4.5
FG% 53.6
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Reports
Notes
City of Palms - Ft. Myers, FL - 12/18/2022
His high basketball IQ and efficiency from the field were evident as he consistently played to his strengths. The team operated like a well-oiled machine under his leadership. He scored in various ways, including shooting 4-7 from deep, driving to the basket for floaters or off-the-glass mid-range pull-up shots. He also showcased his playmaking skills kicking it out to open teammates for three-pointers.
NBPA Top 100 - Orlando, FL - 6/27 - 7/2/2022
Was very impressive with his hands on the defensive end, getting deflictions, picking off passing and several on-ball steals.
Big Shots Carolina Live - Rock Hill, SC - 9/6/2020
High IQ players, always seems to make the right play or be in the correct spot. Made open jumpers, created for his teammates and competed on the defensive end.