I enjoy talking to him before, during and after games," Salsman said. 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. 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. 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 Sheppard - 2023 5 Star Shooting guard for North Laurel (London, KY) on Rivals.com 21 spot in its 2023 rankings, and 247Sports analysts had also been praising his play throughout the summer. He also took a late summer visit to Indiana, which has also offered. 13 overall still in the five-star status, and Reed Sheppard had a small slide in the rankings, coming in at No. Go follow our Twitter page and like our Facebook page for the latest Kentucky Wildcats news and views. Scores/Schedule Roster Statistics. Breaking news. He is a solid athlete, but not dynamic or totally explosive. Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Twitter: @kyhighs. He's been considered a four- or five-star prospect throughout the last couple of years. Growing up in Kentucky, I have always watched him coach. Here is a look at this week's high school basketball Fab 15, a weekly ranking of the top teams in Central Indiana. As we down some caffeine and sift through the leftovers, here are the official postgame notes from UK Athletics. Sa fortune s lve 1 900,00 euros mensuels Wildcats Shop Kentucky Wildcats Tickets The Ticker. December 19, Brady Kennedy Reed Sheppard:What his commitment means for Kentucky basketball recruiting. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Sheppard is leading the state of Kentucky in scoring this season at 32.1 points per game. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Five superstar-level recruits DJ Wagner, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw, Rob Dillingham and Reed . October 25. Today, Reed makes his debut in the . Limited Ads. What stood out to me the most is his basketball IQ, feel for the game and his skill set. I think we had 11 threes in the first half. Along with No. LEX 18's Eli Gehn reports. Swing big for Klopp?! This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Play-By-Play Classic: UK basketball signees Sheppard, Edwards, Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why. Earlier this fall, Rivals.com moved Sheppard to the No. 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. By clicking "Reject all" you reject all non-essential cookies and similar technologies, but Yahoo will continue to use essential cookies and similar technologies. Reed Sheppard is a consensus top 40, nationally ranked recruit. Strive For Greatness was essentially thrown together overnight, too. Hes been considered a four- or five-star prospect throughout the last couple of years. He's not an outstanding athlete so breaking down his primary defender off the bounce will not be a strength but forcing the defense into decisions in the pick-and-roll is where he can do damage. LIVE Transfer Talk: Barca eye Man City's Gundogan to mentor Gavi, Pedri, How Chelsea beat Arsenal to signing of Shakhtar sensation Mudryk, Leipzig have overtaken Dortmund as Bayern's No. You can also join us on weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on BBN Tonight. Kentucky commit Reed Sheppard (26th on ESPN 100) is showing off the bag at The City of Palms Classic. 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. No matter how the turnout of the game would have went, it would have been awesome. Sheppard comes in as the 65th-ranked player and a three-star . Sheppard also plays AAU ball in the Adidas 3SSB circuit, which is a talented league but doesnt attract the same amount of eyes as the Nike EYBL circuit. The ascent of Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard continues. LSU made just 25% of its shots from 2-point range. Sheppard is the son of two of the best players in the University of Kentucky's basketball history. 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. Finished career among the school's top 10 all-time leading scorers. Here is the Courier Journals ranking of the top 25 high school boys basketball players in Kentucky, based on a statewide vote of coaches. Kentucky men's basketball signee Reed Sheppard plays well for North Laurel. January 2, 49th Annual City of Palms Classic: Day 4 Standouts (Part I), Ross Van De Griek Basketball. Scoreboard: High school basketball boxscores (Jan. 12) Results from the around the state. He said a lot of guys don't get the opportunity to play at Kentucky. Shepherd 26: The 9-0 Cougars . 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. 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. His attack is based on his ability to shoot the ball, make sound decisions, and process the game. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals class of 2023 rankings. 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). On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. broke the news of Dillingham teaming up with James. Menu Home; Rankings. This player is currently claimed by user. More high school basketball: Why some of Louisville's top high school hoopers keep leaving for prep schools. Sheppard is the son of former Kentucky basketball standouts Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed Sheppard. November 23, Steve Quattrocchi In the first of what will surely be many more times down the road, Sheppard and Dillingham went head-to-head. Spire senior guard Daniel Pounds has signed with Old Dominion. A 6-foot-2 combo guard, Sheppard is ranked No. High school basketball: 'Foxhole guy' C.J. 1 overall prospect in the 2023 class, will take an official visit to Kentucky for Big Blue Madness on October 15th, source tells @247Sports. Kentucky basketball commitments Reed Sheppard and Robert Dillingham were part of a nationally televised game Tuesday night on ESPN. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? 13 Woodford County, No. 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. The contest was never truly tight either, outside of a few minutes in the second half when the MBC lead got to as few as nine. 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. Park City; 4-0; 7-3 . With those type of offers pouring in it, one could assume his recruitment is just at the point for take off. "He is a great dude," Sheppard said of Calipari. 44 and four-star prospect in the updated rankings. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. North Laurel High School guard Reed Sheppard debuted in the 247 Sports national rankings that came out Wednesday for the 2023 class. Hometown London, Ky. School North Laurel High School. 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. 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. So being able to finally play against them on the stage that it was on and being able to have fun with them after the fact was all really cool. 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. 15 North Oldham and No. . Kentucky basketball target Travis Perry updates recruitment after big game in Lexington. The Courier Journals preseason poll of coaches, Why some of Louisville's top high school hoopers keep leaving for prep schools, 'Foxhole guy' C.J. 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. His threat to make shots from three can force switches, pull bigs away from the rim and an area where he can ultimately punish mistakes whether pulling up for a jumper, getting to the rim or collapsing the defense to create for others. The Creighton/Michigan State game will . 4 p.m. North Oldham vs. Spire (Ohio) Defending Eighth Region champion North Oldham has one of the states top senior guards in Dallas Roberts. Reed Point-Rapelje; 0-4; 1-10. Currently, Sheppard holds offers from Stetson, High Point, South Alabama, and Iona. Off the ball, Sheppard moves well to get open to find space for his jumper. Wagner and Nike league teammate Mackenzie Mgbako the No. Kentucky signee Reed Sheppard records triple-double in front of UK fans. Sheppard also had Louisville and Virginia among the other schools involved, but Kentucky's offer dramatically changed his recruitment and the Wildcats were the clear favorite moving forward. Robert Dillingham checked in at No. Because hes a tad upright off the dribble and lacks that extra gear of burst, he isnt always able to flatten defensive pressure and ends up settling for tough shots. CU takes on the Yellow Jackets on Thanksgiving Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. Sheppard had 19 points, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks all in ONE half . Combien gagne t il d argent ? A tough-minded ball-handler who is an excellent passer and a high-level shooter, Perry can play on or off the ball. "I will always be a big fan of his. 3 Trinity, No. Look at MLS? Sheppard, a Kentucky native whose mother also played for the Wildcats, was offered by coach John Calipari and Kentucky after a strong July. 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. He has a high and compact release that allows him to get his shot off and rates as one of the best free-throw shooters on any of the three major circuits at over 90%. Here's a rundown of how the offseason has gone in the AFC East Search Weve all grown up playing against each other since like 8th grade, Sheppard said. . 17 overall prospect in the 2023 class, will take an unofficial visit to Kentucky for Big Blue Madness on October 15th, source tells @247Sports. Those are the last three Bluegrass products to play at Kentucky. 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. Top links from the Next Cats blog. Sheppard, who has tallied more than 3,000 points in his career, is the lone boys nominee from Kentucky. Tshiebwe has been hitting the gym more lately, and its translated to big things. The team led by Tommy Lloyd, in his 2nd season as a head coach. 62 to No. 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. 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. 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. Just a very mature player. 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. Suiting up one final time for Midwest Basketball Club, Sheppard and his squad took the floor Tuesday night at the Las Vegas Big Time Finale, which aired live on ESPN. Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Twitter: @kyhighs. For what its worth, Sheppard is ranked higher than Dontaie Allen, Dominique Hawkins and Derek Willis were coming into college. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All Arizona Basketball teams are listed. 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. "When I met him, it felt different. Sheppard led the state in scoring with 30.1 points per game as a sophomore, shooting 40.9 percent from three-point range. HS: Not to mention being the son of former Kentucky Wildcats Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed, he is already seen as one of the biggest legacy recruits for Kentucky basketball in recent memory. North Laurel The Blackcats have 222 players on their Volleyball all-time roster. 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. Yes, he piled up scholarship offers as the highest-rated basketball recruit from . And then of course we won so that made it a lot better. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Buchtel seniors Amire Robinson (Nevada) and Khoi Thurmon (Purdue-Fort Wayne) have signed with NCAA Division I schools. His brother, Kareem Watkins, is currently a walk-on for Kentucky, and Wagner is former high school teammates with UK forward Lance Ware. 1 player ranking in the state. Top-40 junior Reed Sheppard, the son of two-time national champion Jeff Sheppard, announced his commitment to Kentucky basketball on Saturday. Hes one of those kids that impresses me every time I see him, 247Sports analyst Travis Branham told the Herald-Leader recently. View Arizona Basketball ranking list. Wagner is the son of former Calipari player Dajuan Wagner and the grandson of former Louisville star Milt Wagner, and the family still has a close relationship with the Kentucky coach. 3 overall prospect in the 2023 class, will take an official visit to Kentucky for Big Blue Madness on October 15th, source tells @247Sports. 16 in the nation by ESPN.com. Evaluated 11/19/2021 Jerry Meyer Director of Basketball Scouting Read He was later named MVP of the contest. 2-ranked recruit in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports.com. He could be a player to watch in the coming months to see if Kentucky expresses any interest. But outside of Kentucky, Sheppard is hardly a household name in the world of basketball recruiting. Sheppard a 6-foot-3 combo guard from North Laurel High School and the son of two former UK basketball standouts moved from No. That was cool, Sheppard said of playing against Dillingham. Five-star point guard DJ Wagner remains the No. 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. Check out the first high school basketball rankings of the new year. Since committing to the Kentucky Wildcats in November 2021, North Laurel High School star Reed Sheppard has recruited other standout high school players to come join him at UK. Earlier this week, Kentucky Wildcats ' commit, Reed Sheppard, was the best player on the floor in his ESPN debut, as he led Midwest Basketball Team to a victory over Team Strive For Greatness in . His high school games arent ones played on national TV and he hadnt participated in any of the major summer events until the NBPA Top 100 Camp back in June. Player Rankings; Player Search; Crystal Ball; . His mother, Stacey, still ranks in the top 10 in Kentucky women's basketball . Sheppard though, the 20th best player (5th best combo guard) in the 2023 recruiting class, had the upper hand in this matchup. 65 overall prospect in the class. 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Oscar Tshiebwe carries the Cats to victory for their second W in a row. October 25, Prep Hoops Staff Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals class of 2023 rankings. 1 talent provider. 37 in the ESPN 60 for the 2023 class. Huntington Prep has a pair of three-star recruits in seniors Maki Johnson (6-3 guard) and Justin Johnson (6-8 guard). First-place . More. It was hard to believe. 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. UK basketballs future feels uncertain. Odds & lines subject to change. Scoreboard: High school basketball boxscores (Jan. 13) Rocky Erickson: Exclusive Montana scoring club could be . Coach Cal said he enjoyed watching me play. It was a stunning victory to close out the summer, one that will have Sheppards game held in high regard moving forward. Sheppard was arguably the best player out there, finishing with 16 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. With so many five-stars suddenly crowding the roster, the term Super Team was tossed around leading up to the matchup. UK already hosted Sheppard for an unofficial visit late last month, and Kentucky Coach John Calipari has also been to North Laurel for an in-school visit with the local standout this fall. The Wildcats' associate head coach let the #BBN know on Tuesday that he loves "recruiting in our backyard." He sees the whole floor and is just an all-around basketball player. 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. 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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. 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. Recruiting. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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