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Reed Sheppard

Reed Sheppard is an American professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and was considered a consensus four-star recruit in the 2023 class. Sheppard's NBA career began after being drafted as the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.


1998: Jeff Sheppard's NCAA Tournament

In 1998, Jeff Sheppard, Reed Sheppard's father, 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 is now 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 and was assigned jersey number 15. He also played for the Wildcats in the GLOBL JAM tournament in Canada and his team won the tournament.

2023: Top Recruit in the 2023 Class

In 2023, Reed Sheppard was recognized as a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.

2023: Top-50 Prospect

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

2023: McDonald's All-American Selection

In 2023, during his senior year, Sheppard was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.

April 18, 2024: Declared for the NBA Draft

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

July 3, 2024: Signed with the Houston Rockets

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

October 23, 2024: NBA Debut

On October 23, 2024, Reed Sheppard made his NBA debut, scoring 4 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

2024: Drafted by the Houston Rockets

In 2024, Reed Sheppard was drafted as the 3rd pick in the 2024 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 in the G League.

March 3, 2025: First NBA Start and Career High

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