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Reed Sheppard has been a well-known name for years, including appearing in a Sports Illustrated daily cover story during his sophomore year at North Laurel High School. He didn’t shy away from the early attention and combined with his play on the court, he became one of the nation’s top recruits. During his junior year, he averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.4 steals and 7.6 assists and was named the Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year. “Reed is a special talent,” an opposing coach said. “He is, in fact, the straw that stirs the drink. When he is doubled or chased, he passes the ball and gets his teammates involved. When he is guarded 1-on-1, he can score in loads.”

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There is no denying two things that Reed Sheppard does as well as anyone in this draft class. At 6-foot-2 he has incredible basketball instincts, and he can shoot the lights out of the basketball. Past that there are some questions. He does not put much pressure on the rim in the half-court and had a lot of turnovers when asked to be a primary ball handler or make a play for others going north/south. His defensive instincts as a ball-hawk in space created a lot of wow plays, but he struggled at times to guard the ball against the more athletic guards in the SEC, and his off-ball defense and positioning, in the half-court, led to some easy looks for the opposing team. Sheppard is a high-level connector, taking what he is given and not forcing plays. The shooting pulls gravity from day one, and NBA spacing could help as he tightens his game. Will he be able to get to carve out his spots and develop the handle to get to them? His height, weight, and length measurements will be interesting as well. Sheppard was one of the very best shooters in college basketball this season. By all accounts, he is also a competitor.

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