KENTUCKY WILDCAT
Typically, you don’t see a 6-foot-3, 187-pound, below-the-rim guard swivel their way into lottery conversations. Without any explosive athleticism and a lack of a current skill set to be a lead guard in the NBA, Reed Sheppard’s archetype would more than likely tell you he’s not a lottery pick
And with the modern NBA wing continuing to evolve into increasingly more lengthy and athletic frames, the Kentucky freshman’s size should come into even more concern, righ
Well, the solution is similar to a philosophy of what many players are told when they’re young
If you can defend well and tenaciously, or sink the outside shot at a high, consistent clip, you could more than likely play at any school of your choosin
Sheppard excels in both of these aspects for the Wildcats, and understands when not to force the issue offensively, while remaining grounded defensively and flustering ball handlers night in and night outAs a 54.2% 3-point shooter on 4.2 attempts, combined with 2.4 steals in 20 games, the London, Kentucky native is a direct reflection of that very axio
He’s relatively short, but he’s gritty. He’s relatively slight, but he’s instinctua
Alongside his three-and-D potential in the league – which he’s currently placed well inside the lottery in a plethora of mock drafts – Sheppard’s ability as a connective playmaker to complement the likes of Kentucky’s multitude of draft prospects gives him another promising avenue to explore into his professional endeavor
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