History of Reed Sheppard in Timeline

Reed Sheppard is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. A consensus four-star recruit, Sheppard was considered one of the top prospects in the 2023 class. He was drafted 3rd overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2024 NBA draft.

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June 24, 2004: Isaiah Reed Sheppard Born

On June 24, 2004, Isaiah Reed Sheppard was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.

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November 20, 2021: Commitment to Kentucky

On November 20, 2021, Reed Sheppard committed to playing college basketball for the University of Kentucky, choosing them over offers from Louisville and Virginia.

June 2023: Enrollment at Kentucky

In June 2023, Reed Sheppard enrolled at the University of Kentucky and was assigned jersey number 15. He also played in the GLOBL JAM tournament.

April 18, 2024: Declared for NBA draft

On April 18, 2024, Reed Sheppard announced his decision to declare for the 2024 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

July 3, 2024: Signed with Houston Rockets

On July 3, 2024, Reed Sheppard signed a rookie-scale contract with the Houston Rockets after being drafted.

October 23, 2024: NBA Debut

On October 23, 2024, Reed Sheppard made his NBA debut for the Houston Rockets, scoring four points in a loss against the Charlotte Hornets.

January 6, 2025: Assignment to Rio Grande Valley Vipers

On January 6, 2025, Reed Sheppard was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, a G League team.

March 3, 2025: Career high against the Thunder

On March 3, 2025, Reed Sheppard was recalled to the Rockets. He then scored a career-high 25 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder in his first NBA start.