Reed Sheppard

Updated on 4/1/24. Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 175
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 6/24/2004

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 10
Projected Draft Range: Lottery

Pros:

Very good shooter
Solid scorer off the dribble
Solid playmaker
Moves well off the ball on offense
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Above average athlete

Cons:

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can play too wildly on offense
Unselfish to a fault
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Reed Sheppard is an agile, skilled combo guard that is having a tremendous season for Kentucky this year. He can score and pass the basketball, he is a better athlete than advertised, and can play either backcourt position. He is an underrated prospect, and he could end up being a lottery pick in the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile

Games Scouted:
3/28/23 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game
7/15/23 Kentucky vs. BAL Select
11/14/23 Kentucky vs. Kansas
11/28/23 Kentucky vs. Miami
1/23/24 Kentucky vs. South Carolina
2/27/24 Kentucky vs. Mississippi State

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