Shepherd 26: The 9-0 Cougars . The Bluejays will play Georgia Tech and Michigan State in the 2023 Cancun Challenge. 17 nationally in the latest class of 2023 rankings from 247Sports, which updated its list Wednesday afternoon. Sheppard, a Kentucky native whose mother also played for the Wildcats, was offered by coach John Calipari and Kentucky after a strong July. It was special.". We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. John Wall recently said he wanted to go to North Carolina, until he had a fateful interaction Up after a very late night for Kentucky-Georgia, KSR's morning show has a full house to share their takeaways from last night's game. HS: Ostensibly, Reed Sheppard was here to announce his college "decision." As if there ever really was one to make. How are former Kentucky basketball players doing in their new college homes? But outside of Kentucky, Sheppard is hardly a household name in the world of basketball recruiting. 4 North Laurel, the event features four other teams ranked among the top 25 in the state in The Courier Journals preseason poll of coaches No. Heres a look at the other matchups Sunday: 12:30 p.m. DeSales vs. Moravian Prep (N.C.) DeSales features junior Will Gibson (Liberty commit). All four schools have extended early scholarship offers. His father told the Herald-Leader last month that the family was planning to visit Louisville, Kentucky, Ohio State and Virginia in the fall. I think we had 11 threes in the first half. Log in Register. Branham reported on Wednesday that Sheppard will be in Lexington on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. Growing up in Kentucky, I have always watched him coach. He is a solid athlete, but not dynamic or totally explosive. Two-time national champion with the Wildcats (1996, 1998). After the Tennessee win, they celebrated together. He is fundamentally sound with no wasted motion on his jump shot, both off the catch or on a pull-up jumper in rhythm. He rebounds well for the position. He is also joined in the rankings by Louisville Males Kaleb Glenn, a 6-6, 200-pound small forward ranked as the 44th-best player in the class, giving him the No. Find out where your teams stands. Youre an 18-year-old kid playing on ESPN in Las Vegas against the top players in the nation, being able to talk to them like theyre just normal people after a game. Who was he visiting? Weve all grown up playing against each other since like 8th grade, Sheppard said. January 2, 49th Annual City of Palms Classic: Day 4 Standouts (Part I), Ross Van De Griek In regards to Kaleb Glenn, according to 247, he holds offers from Western Kentucky, West Virginia, Iowa State and Cincinnati. Hes been considered a four- or five-star prospect throughout the last couple of years. MBC took it to SFG from the opening tip to the final buzzer, leading by 15-20 points throughout the majority of the contest before landing on a 78-67 victory. Sheppard comes in as the 65th-ranked player and a three-star recruit. First look at the divisional round: Previewing all four matchups, every team's reason for optimism, Wait for Marsch? 6-2, 175 | Class of 2023. More. Reed . Just a very mature player. He was later named MVP of the contest. But at the end of the day it was a fun experience my teammates, we played a heck of a game. LEX 18's Eli Gehn reports. LEXINGTON, KY. (LEX 18) North Laurel shooting guard Reed Sheppard has officially signed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky! Sheppard is a throwback style guard who is skilled and exceptionally sound fundamentally. Kentucky signee Reed Sheppard records triple-double in front of UK fans. OFFICIAL @reed_sheppard is a Kentucky Wildcat #BBN pic.twitter.com/MIXRDLmgPR. Sheppard is the son of former Kentucky stars Jeff and Stacey Reed. Vote now for this week's Louisville-area high school Athlete of the Week! Top-40 junior Reed Sheppard, the son of two-time national champion Jeff Sheppard, announced his commitment to Kentucky basketball on Saturday. Scores/Schedule Roster Statistics. National analyst predicts UCLA (not Kentucky) will land top recruit Adem Bona, College freshmen lead early NBA Draft rankings, but list is light on Kentucky players, Support my work with a digital subscription, Amid a bad run for Kentucky basketball, players stuck by Calipari. The 2022-23 Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team represents the University of Arizona during the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. But he still ended up with 13 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals by impacting the game just about everywhere else. The Creighton/Michigan State game will . Basketball. Sheppard is ranked No. His attack is based on his ability to shoot the ball, make sound decisions, and process the game. Tickets are available for $21 at Ticketmaster.com. Finished career among the school's top 10 all-time leading scorers. Oscar Tshiebwe carries the Cats to victory for their second W in a row. Kentucky basketball recruit Reed Sheppard moved up in new 2023 rankings from 247Sports, and DJ Wagner and Mackenzie Mgbako will both visit UK for Big Blue Madness. Look at MLS? Check out some highlights of Sheppard and Glenn in action below. DEDICATION We would like to dedicate this book to all those who have gone before us, having heard God's voice through dreams and visions, who have been mocked and scorned for their belief. NBA Power Rankings: Is Luka enough for Mavericks to get on a real run? Kentucky basketball will welcome its seventh No. 1 player in the 247Sports rankings for 2023, the same spot he holds on the Rivals.com and ESPN boards. LSU made just 25% of its shots from 2-point range. Sheppard led the state in scoring with 30.1 points per game as a sophomore, shooting 40.9 percent from three-point range. Recruiting: Meet the Louisville-area Class of 2023 athletes signing with colleges, KHSAA basketball: Meet 15 of the top boys basketball prospects suiting up for Louisville-area schools. He competes. Sheppards family tree only adds to the intrigue. Sheppard is leading the state of Kentucky in scoring this season at 32.1 points per game. I think I just proved that I belong and I can play at that stage and that level, Sheppard told the media on Thursday of his impressive outing earlier this week. The rankings move is the latest result of Sheppards spectacular summer on the Adidas circuit, where he established himself as one of the best backcourt players in the country and earned a scholarship offer from Kentucky, among several other major college programs. Reed Sheppard is a 6-3, 170-pound Combo Guard from London, KY. Former Kentucky and professional basketball player. Hometown London, Ky. School North Laurel High School. Wagner and Nike league teammate Mackenzie Mgbako the No. Calipari, Wildcats land star '23 recruit Sheppard, Tracing the rise of Josh Allen: Behind-the-scenes stories of how he got here, U-M's Weiss on leave amid police investigation, Recovering Hamlin at Bills facility almost daily, Former LSU QB Howard transferring to Ole Miss, Sources: Mets, OF Pham agree to 1-yr, $6M deal, Habs' No. 37 in the ESPN 60 for the 2023 class. He has received offers from High Point, Iona, Iowa, South Alabama and Stetson and is receiving interest from Indiana, Louisville and Virginia. Sheppard had 19 points, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks all in ONE half . 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Twitter: @kyhighs. He is the son of former Kentucky basketball stars Jeff and Stacey Sheppard and the basketball legacy is moving on through the 6-foot-2, 170-pound combo guard. Reed Sheppard, North Laurel Sheppard, a four-star senior bound for Kentucky, simply didn't have his shot falling (5-for-21 from the field, 3-for-14 from three-point range). who is the No. Scoreboard: High school basketball boxscores (Jan. 12) Results from the around the state. Posting incredible stat lines all season that have Kentucky fans dreaming of what could be, if we were to end up following the same path as his parents. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bit.ly/3jRniuAHigh School Girls Basketball Live StreamingArchbishop Carroll Vs. Jacks. Five superstar-level recruits DJ Wagner, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw, Rob Dillingham and Reed . Meet the Louisville-area Class of 2023 athletes signing with colleges, Meet 15 of the top boys basketball prospects suiting up for Louisville-area schools, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Are 'fluffier' tennis balls causing longer matches at the Australian Open? Sheppard a 6-foot-3 combo guard from North Laurel High School and the son of two former UK basketball standouts moved from No. CU takes on the Yellow Jackets on Thanksgiving Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. We knew we could hang with them, Sheppard said. Sheppard is part of John Calipari's 2023 recruiting class. Class: 2023 Getting the offer meant so much. Breaking news. Every time Ive seen him this summer, Ive come away more impressed.. Dillingham, his future UK teammate and a top five player in the 2023 recruiting class in most rankings, had 11 points and four assists. High school basketball: 'Foxhole guy' C.J. He also took a late summer visit to Indiana, which has also offered. By clicking "Reject all" you reject all non-essential cookies and similar technologies, but Yahoo will continue to use essential cookies and similar technologies. That's been a struggle to open conference play, with Kentucky losing three of the team's first four SEC games and falling out of the rankings 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Sheppard committed to Kentucky the first to do so in the 2023 class because head coach John Calipari truly believes the Bluegrass native is capable of turning into a star. On November 20, 2021, Reed Sheppard verbally committed to UK over multiple offers, with Louisville and Virginia among the most active in attempting to recruit him. What stood out to me the most is his basketball IQ, feel for the game and his skill set. First-place votes are in parentheses. Reed Sheppard is a PG who plays for North Laurel. 65 player in his class in the latest update by 247 Sports. We knew they werent gonna come in and beat us because everybody felt that they had a superteam that they had just thrown together. That was the first time Ive ever played against him. Currently, Sheppard holds offers from Stetson, High Point, South Alabama, and Iona. He's been considered a four- or five-star prospect throughout the last couple of years. His mother, Stacey, still ranks in the top 10 in Kentucky women's basketball . As we down some caffeine and sift through the leftovers, here are the official postgame notes from UK Athletics. Sheppard is already a top-100 player in his class. Vote now: Vote now for this week's Louisville-area high school Athlete of the Week! Earlier this fall, Rivals.com moved Sheppard to the No. Five-star point guard DJ Wagner remains the No. Both players are from New Jersey and play on a Nike league team led by former Louisville star Pervis Ellison, who also mentored Ware in high school. Facing an inferior SEC foe, Oscar Tshiebwe put the team on his back to help the Wildcats weather a storm against a hot-hand. But incoming Wildcat Reed Sheppard remains consistent. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Edwards and Sheppard both signed with UK last month. Reed Sheppard is not a new name to Kentucky fans this season, as he has burst onto the national recruiting scene putting up huge numbers in his sophomore year. Huntington Prep has a pair of three-star recruits in seniors Maki Johnson (6-3 guard) and Justin Johnson (6-8 guard). He could be a player to watch in the coming months to see if Kentucky expresses any interest. "I will always be a big fan of his. Sheppard, a 6-foot-3 senior guard, is the heavy favorite for 2023 Kentucky Mr. Basketball honors. Here is the Courier Journals ranking of the top 25 high school boys basketball players in Kentucky, based on a statewide vote of coaches. He debuts as the No. Walls lifts Trinity over DeSales in season opener. "I did not know what to think," Sheppard said of the offer. The Wildcats' associate head coach let the #BBN know on Tuesday that he loves "recruiting in our backyard." What Breanna Stewart's 2023 season might look like in Seattle or New York, Why Luka Doncic and Trae Young are linked by more than a draft night trade. It was only the day before the matchup that KSRs Jack Pilgrim broke the news of Dillingham teaming up with James. Why are Barcelona travelling to North African coast for Copa del Rey clash? Market-leading rankings and editorial commentary - see the top law firms & lawyers for Media and entertainment: transactional in United States Class of 2024 basketball recruit Ian Jackson commits to North Carolina over Kentucky, others, Highlights: Kentucky basketball recruit Tre Johnson dominates in Texas high school game. 15 North Oldham and No. The London (Ky.) North Laurel sophomore is leading the state in scoring putting up 32.1 points a game and while that catches the eye of many around the bluegrass state, he most notably led his team to a 19-0 start before suffering their first losses of the season, now standing with a record of 21-2 as they head into the playoffs. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals . SFG included other star prospects such as five-star wingMackenzie Mgbako, four-star guardWesley Yates, and four-star forwardMookie Cook. Reed Sheppard. Assessing the USMNT's coaching search, The NBA's long and winding road back to Paris, Nadal is out, but vows to make another comeback, Why Stephen A. thinks Brady should retire, Slow-starting USWNT blitz New Zealand in second half as Lynn Williams scores on return, How Jamahal Hill rose from a bad break to the biggest fight of his life. Kentucky basketball target Travis Perry updates recruitment after big game in Lexington. Hes a very good shooter from three, off the catch and bounce. As you might John Calipari's biggest superstar at Kentucky may have never stepped foot on campus in Lexington, if not for another superstar's misstep in Chapel Hill. A 6-foot-2 combo guard, Sheppard is ranked No. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UFdMYC. Reed Sheppards North Laurel High School squad will face Justin Edwards Imhotep Charter from Philadelphia in the showcase game of the Play-By-Play Classic. Here is the Courier Journal's ranking of the top 25 high school boys basketball players in Kentucky, based on a statewide vote of coaches. October 25. Sheppard though, the 20th best player (5th best combo guard) in the 2023 recruiting class, had the upper hand in this matchup. Wednesday Headlines: Oscar Tshiebwe Edition, Highlights, box score and MVP from Wildcats win over Bulldogs, Twitter reactions from Kentuckys win over Georgia. He sees the whole floor and is just an all-around basketball player. Being able to play with my teammates and my friends, it was my last AAU game, so being in that experience was awesome.. Mackenzie Mgbako, the No. Chuck Bailey III, a 2023 combo guard out of . He always makes the right basketball play. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. After playing in the Hoop Hall Classic future Kentucky Wildcat Reed Sheppard joined his dad and former Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard for a tour of t. Coach Cal said he enjoyed watching me play. Hes supremely confident in his approach and is capable of playing on and off the ball. His brother, Kareem Watkins, is currently a walk-on for Kentucky, and Wagner is former high school teammates with UK forward Lance Ware. He has been extremely successful. This season, he is averaging and absurd 32.1 ppg on 55% shooting from the floor and 38.5% from three. 1 overall prospect in the 2023 class, will take an official visit to Kentucky for Big Blue Madness on October 15th, source tells @247Sports. Gambling problem? One area that Sheppard can really grow and excel in is the pick-and-roll due to the blended talent as a scorer and decision maker. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting coverage and created and maintained the Next Cats blog. Dec 17. Local roundup: Helena girls bounce back, Bengal and Bruin boys win in Kalispell Tshiebwe has been hitting the gym more lately, and its translated to big things. But that narrative shifted a bit on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Last night Georgia was the victim, falling 85-71, but you've seen At this point in the year, it's all about stacking wins and building momentum for postseason play. Recruit Search & Database FB - Commitment List FB - Team Rankings FB - Rivals100 Scholarship Offers BB - Commitment List BB - The Rivals150. He converted only 29% of his three-point attempts as a result and while hes a better shooter than that number indicates, his three-point range is going to be an even bigger emphasis at the next level and so being a driller is crucial. 16 in the nation by ESPN.com. Reed Sheppard:What his commitment means for Kentucky basketball recruiting. Kentucky basketball commitments Reed Sheppard and Robert Dillingham were part of a nationally televised game Tuesday night on ESPN. Recruiting. Buchtel seniors Amire Robinson (Nevada) and Khoi Thurmon (Purdue-Fort Wayne) have signed with NCAA Division I schools. A pair of future teammates for the University of Kentucky men's basketball squad is scheduled to battle each other at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Hall. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? Here is a look at this week's high school basketball Fab 15, a weekly ranking of the top teams in Central Indiana. BBN Gameday is a weekly show, airing Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. on LEX 18, statewide on UK Sports Network affiliate stations, and all the time here on BBNGameday.com. Sheppard's father, Jeff, won two national championships at Kentucky, in 1996 and 1998, and was the Most Outstanding Player of the 1998 Final Four. Today, Reed makes his debut in the . Sheppard is the son of two of the best players in the University of Kentucky's basketball history. He had this to say afterwards to Catspause.com. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals class of 2023 rankings. Showing an ability to fill it up scoring wise, its the all around intangibles of his game that are showing coaches the potential that could be if he was to choose to attend their school. With the February signing day just two weeks away, the UK coaching staff Good morning, friends. Kentucky commit Reed Sheppard (26th on ESPN 100) is showing off the bag at The City of Palms Classic. The 10 greatest moments of Maya Moore's career, Expectations vs production: Disappointing fantasy hockey picks, Andr's five thoughts: Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokic and more, Waiver wire pickups: Look to Walker Kessler and Harrison Barnes, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com, 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level, Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State. Not many expected Midwest Basketball Club to come away with the win and they certainly didnt expect it to be a borderline blowout from start to finish in favor of the underdog. But he believed in me. He can get better in the pick and roll but with his ability to shoot and facilitate, if he can make the right reads and attack ball screens, he can take his game to another level and increase his stock.. The first episode of 2023 is here and The A Block is picking up right where it left off with chaos. It was Sheppards first appearance for a primetime event, one that had him facing off against Dillingham, Bronny James, and the rest of a five-star-studded Strive For Greatness (EYBL) group. Odds & lines subject to change. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals class of 2023 rankings. With those type of offers pouring in it, one could assume his recruitment is just at the point for take off. Sa fortune s lve 1 900,00 euros mensuels Wildcats Shop Kentucky Wildcats Tickets The Ticker. Rick Pitino, Jeff's coach at Kentucky from 1993-1997 and now the head coach at Iona, offered Sheppard a scholarship earlier this week. Reed Point-Rapelje; 0-4; 1-10. In the first of what will surely be many more times down the road, Sheppard and Dillingham went head-to-head. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals class of 2023 rankings. Sheppard, the son of former Kentucky Wildcats Jeff and Stacey Reed Sheppard, now holds four Division I scholarship offers. 3 recruit in the new 247Sports rankings will both be in Lexington for Big Blue Madness on Friday night, giving Kentucky an early chance to make a lasting impression on two of the best juniors in the country. MaxPreps Arizona High School Basketball Rankings. First-place . Defensively, hes going to rely more on his intellect, physicality, and toughness than he is sheer footspeed. This story was originally published October 13, 2021 12:02 PM. It was an unbelievable experience and Im really thankful that I had that opportunity., Kentucky fans have got to be excited for Reed Sheppard coming up!@reed_sheppard @MidwestBBClub @lvbigtime #BBN pic.twitter.com/EWtMsFLwom. Its unspeakable.. The London, Kentucky native received 13 total offers and chose UK over the University of Louisville, Indiana University, the University of Iowa, and the University of WisconsinMadison. Tickets. Today, Reed makes his debut in the 2023 247Sports Rankings as the No. View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. Sheppard was arguably the best player out there, finishing with 16 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Sheppard is a terrific passer and decision maker and coupled with his ability to score from all-three levels he has upside as a playmaker as he continues to become more savvy with the basketball, utilizing his threat as a scorer to draw attention before finding teammates for open shots. 5:45 p.m. Trinity vs. Huntington Prep (W.Va.) Trinity is led by senior Cam McClain, junior Drae Vasser and freshman Jayden Johnson. "I was with both parents in the hotel room. Because playing on ESPN as an 18-year-old in Las Vegas doesnt happen a lot. A total of 104 coaches returned ballots. LEX 18's Eli Gehn reports. He plays strong with the ball, is tight and efficient with it as a handler, has good use of both hands, and snaps his passes. Search And then of course we won so that made it a lot better. Sheppard is a skilled scorer but he does much more than just put the ball in the hole, ultimately separating him from his peers as one of the top sophomores in the country. In-depth analysis. Reed Sheppard - 2023 5 Star Shooting guard for North Laurel (London, KY) on Rivals.com All Arizona Basketball teams are listed. Use the "Find my Team" feature to quickly locate your team! . On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. broke the news of Dillingham teaming up with James. And before the game, the (Kentucky) coaches were texting both of us just talking to us about it, and then after the game we hugged and talked to each other and that was really cool. It was a stunning victory to close out the summer, one that will have Sheppards game held in high regard moving forward. North Laurel Verbal Commits - Reed Sheppard Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown . No matter how the turnout of the game would have went, it would have been awesome. The path to college basketball national championships the past five years is to "get old and stay old," to use the term currently popular with coaches. Reed Sheppard is a consensus top 40, nationally ranked recruit. November 23, Steve Quattrocchi The latest recruiting news sent to your inbox weekly. Pos: PG, White, Greer & Maggard Holiday Classic: 2023 Top Performers, Brady Kennedy The ascent of Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard continues. Park City; 4-0; 7-3 . He said a lot of guys don't get the opportunity to play at Kentucky. I enjoy talking to him before, during and after games," Salsman said. North Laurel High School guard Reed Sheppard debuted in the 247 Sports national rankings that came out Wednesday for the 2023 class. Peek talked to Jeff Sheppard, Reed's father and 1998 Final Four MVP on UK's national championship team, in Las Vegas. North Laurel shooting guard Reed Sheppard has officially signed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky! December 7, Rapid Reaction: North Laurel @ Great Crossing, Steve Quattrocchi
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