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Reed Sheppard

Reed Sheppard is an American professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was a highly-regarded four-star recruit coming out of high school and played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Sheppard's impressive performance led to him being selected as the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.


1998: Jeff Sheppard was the Most Outstanding Player of the 1998 NCAA tournament

In 1998, Jeff Sheppard, Reed Sheppard's father, played college basketball at Kentucky and was the Most Outstanding Player of the 1998 NCAA tournament.

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: Committed to Kentucky

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

June 2023: Enrolled at the University of Kentucky

In June 2023, Reed Sheppard enrolled at the University of Kentucky after graduating from high school. He was assigned jersey number 15. He also played in the GLOBL JAM tournament, averaging 8.5 points.

2023: Top-50 Prospect

In 2023, Reed Sheppard was considered a top-50 prospect.

2023: McDonald's All-American Selection & Kentucky Mr. Basketball

In 2023, Reed Sheppard was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year, and was named Kentucky Mr. Basketball after averaging 22.5 points, 8.5 assists and 8.4 rebounds per game.

April 18, 2024: Declared for the 2024 NBA draft

On April 18, 2024, Reed Sheppard announced that he would declare for the 2024 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

July 3, 2024: Signed rookie contract with the 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 in a game against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 4 points.

2024: Drafted into the NBA

In 2024, Reed Sheppard was drafted as the 3rd pick in the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.

January 6, 2025: Assigned to Rio Grande Valley Vipers

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

March 3, 2025: First NBA Start

On March 3, 2025, Reed Sheppard had his first NBA start where he scored a career-high 25 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder.