The Inevitable on Reed Sheppard
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Bet his family will be ok no matter what he does.
Reed would break assist records in this offense if they put the right pieces around him
Yeah. I still expect him to leave. Butttt… he’s already a millionaire. Yes, there is a difference between generational wealth and a few million. But I do think given how everything has came together that his odds of coming back have increased 10fold compared to the fractional chance he was going to come back just 3 weeks ago.
I don’t think so. Reed (and his whole family) are solid, genuine people. Even if Reed leaves I don’t think any fans will be anything but happy for the kid. If he stays it will be more than awesome. If he leaves I wish him the best.
He's alrady a millionare at 18/19.
Invest it right and you won't have to worry about future generations. Would it be NBA wealth? No. Would it be enough to be comfortable for the rest of your family's days? Yep.
Who knows? Little ways to go. I think we have a better shot today than we did last weekend.MJ just said he still thinks Reed will leave.
Felt the same way about Jeff's interview where he said "we will see how good of a recruiter Mark Pope is" re: Reed.
I was really hoping they would announce it today. Would have been cool.
Don't know where my head is with it...
Could be, they are interested in Blackmon as well.
I hope so because a lot of people will be crushed if not. I’ve always said he will take this draft position but I really hope he returns. He’s a real one.
Maybe, but we did also just lose Dillingham and Reeves.
Man, I wish Reeves had one more year left. Can you IMAGINE how he would thrive on Pope's offensive style.
If Hurley can turn down that much money because of being where he loves, so can Reed.
But we will have to see.
What makes Reed's situation unique is his family history and even more that if he comes back
he might make more money next year on shirt sales and such than his NBA salary would be.
When he does go to the NBA salaries will be higher and his first deal will be bigger. It's not
like he's giving up $25-30 million like some are saying. In the short run and long run it might
be more profitable for Reed Sheppard to be at UK next year.
he might make more money next year on shirt sales and such than his NBA salary would be.
When he does go to the NBA salaries will be higher and his first deal will be bigger. It's not
like he's giving up $25-30 million like some are saying. In the short run and long run it might
be more profitable for Reed Sheppard to be at UK next year.
That’s my fear, everyone should just wait until his announcement because I feel like too many are banking on this and the odds are he won’t be back. I really hope I’m wrong but I won’t believe it until he says it.
I mean, that’s the logical guess. And the more I pay attention to Matt Jones, the more I believe he’s mostly guessing. He is wrong a lot.MJ just said he still thinks Reed will leave.
I don't think Reed will return personally. That being said
Aaron Craft was NEVER an NBA prospect. He was a good hustle CBB player. NEVER an NBA player. Ever. If he'd have been drafted in the top 15, someone would be not just fired, but indicted on drug trafficking and abuse to a level that you need to be locked for your own good.
Sheppard in Pope's system would excel. He'd be fantastic in any system. He's a great player.
My god--I need to go on a quest to find an actual time portal or something to get my life in order because I've had to read of a Fat Egyptian guy being the savior of CBB from nerd media, now Aaron Craft/Reed Sheppard comparisons and Mitch Barnhart shocked that BYU wasn't getting the same reception as Kentucky.
I'm going to the Portal and hoping to re-emerge to sanity and reality.
I'm not saying he's staying or not but this viewpoint is going to be so disappointed if he leaves.
Well, since we have zero players officially on the roster right now (looks like Perry will be here) we may need more than one or two guards next year.
Jeff wasn’t even from KY but even his dream was to wear the UK Jersey. There was a time that dream extended beyond the boundaries of KY. I like to think Reed would want to play for the team under a coach who understands that. I know as a Kentucky boy who pretended I was Kyle Macy out in my driveway, if I was in his shoes and had the chance to be that hometown hero, sometimes the money takes a back seat.
Ask me tomorrow.....but I trust my gut on a lot of things. It's calm.
What are you talking about. First they have to have contingencies, but better yet, this offense can run with three Reed Sheppards. They share the ball.
A top 10 pick most likely isn’t coming back, and small is a ball dominant guard like Sheppard is. That’s what I was talking about
I just dont see it.
I think Pope out of any other coach would make him consider. But his parents for his entire life have never forced anything on him or tried to direct him in a particular path.
It will be his decision alone not Jeff's
I think Pope out of any other coach would make him consider. But his parents for his entire life have never forced anything on him or tried to direct him in a particular path.
It will be his decision alone not Jeff's
I have no problem with Matt Jones, but it was obvious he knew nothing during the coaching search.