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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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End-of-the-year NBA awards almost always feature a former Kentucky Wildcat, and this season will likely be no different. While Shai

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Keldon Johnson and Reed Sheppard among favorites to win NBA 6th Man of the Year

What did you get for Christmas? I'm sure it's lovely -- hopefully involving the Kentucky Wildcats in some form or fashion. I got a UK Starter jacket

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Reed Sheppard's Christmas present is probably better than yours

It is easy to stand in awe at some of the absurd offensive numbers that former Kentucky players are putting up in the NBA. Look no further than

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BBNBA: Four out of the top 10 NBA steals leaders are Kentucky Wildcats

While you were watching Kentucky put a mollywhopping on Tennessee Tech on the night before Thanksgiving, Reed Sheppard was busy being a professional

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BBNBA: Another career high for Reed Sheppard; three separate 'Cats score 37

De'Aaron Fox made his much-anticipated season debut for the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday and reminded everyone that Victor Wembanyama isn't the only

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BBNBA: De'Aaron Fox debuts, SGA's 20-point streak continues

The 2025-26 NBA season tipped off on Tuesday night. We were officially introduced to our new (old?) pals at NBA on NBC, with Mike Tirico, Reggie

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walks onto the court during the championship ring and banner ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

BBNBA: SGA receives championship ring, Reed Sheppard attacked defensively

Reed Sheppard's NBA moment is about to arrive. With the Houston Rockets losing starting point guard Fred VanVleet to an ACL injury, possibly for the

Sep 29, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) poses for a picture during Houston Rockets media day at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard's confidence "at an all-time high" as he knocks down hook shots over Kevin Durant

Reed Sheppard was back in Lexington last week getting shots up with Derek Willis inside the Joe Craft Center, bringing two Bluegrass natives

Reed Sheppard is back in the Joe Craft Center

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You can't take Reed Sheppard out of the Joe Craft Center

It's an awesome week to be in Lexington, baby! Keep your head on a swivel around town -- you just might see one of the most iconic faces in

Dick Vitale meets with the Sheppard Family

Dick Vitale meets with the Sheppards in Lexington

Of all the rookie seasons we've seen in recent memory, Reed Sheppard's was certainly one of them. The former Kentucky superstar had moments of

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard named No. 1 sophomore to watch ahead of 2025-26 NBA season

A couple of homegrown former Wildcats were back in Lexington this week.  Reed Sheppard and Derek Willis were spotted getting up shots in the Kentucky

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Reed Sheppard and Derek Willis were back in Lexington getting up shots at the Joe Craft Center

The 2025 NBA Summer League is in the books and, as usual, several former Kentucky players anted up and cashed in big in Las Vegas. A total of 14

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BBNBA: Recap for all 13 Kentucky guys in the Summer League

The Houston Rockets are shutting down Reed Sheppard (for the rest of the summer).  According to The Athletic's Kelly Iko, Houston has elected to keep

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Rockets shutting down Reed Sheppard for remainder of Summer League

This is your friendly reminder that Reed Sheppard is good at basketball. Yeah, he wore that t-shirt one time, but it's time to get over that. He is

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Reed Sheppard is too good for Summer League basketball

At least 13 former Kentucky Wildcats will suit up for a team in this year's confusingly named 2025 NBA 2K26 Summer League, which tips off Thursday,

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13 Kentucky guys set to play in the NBA Summer League

Reed Sheppard didn't get much real run as a rookie, especially one taken as the No. 3 overall pick, but he'll be expected to step into an important

Rockets have high expectations for year two Reed Sheppard: "He's just going to have to be really good for us. Period."

Reed and Rob go together like peanut butter and jelly. They were on their job during their time at Kentucky, getting buckets and slinging pizzas.

Kentucky guards Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham

Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham to Debut Signature Nike Shoes

Reed Sheppard's rookie season with the Houston Rockets didn't go as planned. Despite being taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft,

Reed Sheppard reportedly set to take on 'vastly expanded role' in year two with Rockets

It was easy to miss, but Mark Pope may have gotten in a clever ribbing on Reed Sheppard in his interview with Matt Jones this week. When talking

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Mark Pope may have snuck in a friendly, subtle jab on Reed Sheppard

A devastating tornado has ripped through Laurel County, Kentucky. Reports indicate at least 23 people have died and multiple others are in critical

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Reed Sheppard helps clean tornado devestation in Laurel County, Kentucky

Kentucky fans have a connection to players who grew up in the Commonwealth. This is not a new phenomenon. Ralph Beard and Wah Wah Jones set the table

(Jan 11, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) drives to the basket against Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Claudell Harris Jr. (0) during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images)

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The Homegrown Kentucky Basketball Dream is Dead

Kentucky's unprecedented injury bad luck has spread from the current roster and infiltrated the NBA. Multiple former Wildcats in the League have

Reed Sheppard fractures thumb, out at least four weeks

Former Kentucky Wildcats have already made plenty of headlines this week. Let's dive right on in to your midweek BBNBA update.   ANOTHER 50-point

Utah Jazz center Oscar Tshiebwe (34) rebounds the ball against Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

BBNBA: SGA goes for 50 (again), Sheppard shines, and Tshiebwe seizes an opportunity

It took over 60 regular season games, but the Houston Rockets finally decided to give Reed Sheppard his first career NBA start. And the Bluegrass

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) moves the ball down the court beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard scored a career-high in first career NBA start

The NBA's annual trade deadline is almost here. We've already seen a handful of blockbuster deals over the last several days, including a couple of

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