Chuck Bailey III, a 2023 combo guard out of . That was the first time Ive ever played against him. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals class of 2023 rankings. Peek talked to Jeff Sheppard, Reed's father and 1998 Final Four MVP on UK's national championship team, in Las Vegas. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals class of 2023 rankings. 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. Weve all grown up playing against each other since like 8th grade, Sheppard said. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. broke the news of Dillingham teaming up with James. Sheppard is part of John Calipari's 2023 recruiting class. 5:45 p.m. Trinity vs. Huntington Prep (W.Va.) Trinity is led by senior Cam McClain, junior Drae Vasser and freshman Jayden Johnson. His attack is based on his ability to shoot the ball, make sound decisions, and process the game. Kentucky vs. Mississippi State preview, viewing info, and prediction, Kentucky showing interest in Justin Powell, among early favorites, He had this to say afterwards to Catspause.com, Kentucky basketball recruiting in the 2023 class, Kentucky recruits shine in the updated 247 Sports rankings, Top-5 recruit Elijah Fisher talks recruitment and interest in UK, Kentucky now in the field of 68 in latest Joe Lunardi Bracketology, John Calipari and Wildcats recap Georgia, plus postgame notes. North Laurel High School guard Reed Sheppard debuted in the 247 Sports national rankings that came out Wednesday for the 2023 class. Sheppard was arguably the best player out there, finishing with 16 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. 65 player in his class in the latest update by 247 Sports. 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. 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. He could be a player to watch in the coming months to see if Kentucky expresses any interest. 62 to No. A 6-foot-2 combo guard, Sheppard is ranked No. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Rick Pitino, Jeff's coach at Kentucky from 1993-1997 and now the head coach at Iona, offered Sheppard a scholarship earlier this week. Sheppard is already a top-100 player in his class. Find out where your teams stands. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting coverage and created and maintained the Next Cats blog. 29 in the class. Louisville, Indiana, and Virginia have also shown interest. He is fundamentally sound with no wasted motion on his jump shot, both off the catch or on a pull-up jumper in rhythm. Reed Sheppard earns first major recruiting ranking, Oscar Tshiebwe carries Kentucky past Georgia: 3 things to know and postgame cheers. 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. Moravian is led by Isaac Ellis, a 5-foot-8 guard whos ranked among the top freshmen in the country. Hometown London, Ky. School North Laurel High School. Sheppard is a throwback style guard who is skilled and exceptionally sound fundamentally. MaxPreps Arizona High School Basketball Rankings. He is a solid athlete, but not dynamic or totally explosive. 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. This season, he is averaging and absurd 32.1 ppg on 55% shooting from the floor and 38.5% from three. Because playing on ESPN as an 18-year-old in Las Vegas doesnt happen a lot. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. His mother, Stacey Reed, finished her career among the school's all-time leading scorers. All four schools have extended early scholarship offers. 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. After the Tennessee win, they celebrated together. 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. LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky's first basketball commitment for the 2023 recruiting class is in, and he's a young player who's already plenty familiar to the Wildcats' faithful. The ascent of Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard continues. He has received offers from High Point, Iona, Iowa, South Alabama and Stetson and is receiving interest from Indiana, Louisville and Virginia. The Cats are starting to figure things out. He competes. Kentucky recently reached out to the Sheppard family, including them hearing from John Calipari. OFFICIAL @reed_sheppard is a Kentucky Wildcat #BBN pic.twitter.com/MIXRDLmgPR. . He said a lot of guys don't get the opportunity to play at Kentucky. As we down some caffeine and sift through the leftovers, here are the official postgame notes from UK Athletics. Top-40 junior Reed Sheppard, the son of two-time national champion Jeff Sheppard, announced his commitment to Kentucky basketball on Saturday. But outside of Kentucky, Sheppard is hardly a household name in the world of basketball recruiting. More. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Currently, Sheppard holds offers from Stetson, High Point, South Alabama, and Iona. Sheppard comes in as the 65th-ranked player and a three-star recruit. 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. Reed . Reed Sheppard is a 6-3, 170-pound Combo Guard from London, KY. . 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. Ostensibly, Reed Sheppard was here to announce his college "decision." As if there ever really was one to make. 1 overall pick Slafkovsky out 3 months, Sources: Atleti, Barca reach deal for Depay, Reports: UF QB commit Rashada wants release, Nadal, hampered by hip, ousted in Melbourne, Storm or Liberty? 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. Old is 21 and 22; young is 18 and 19. Two-time national champion with the Wildcats (1996, 1998). Compared to his future Wildcat teammates Robert Dillingham and Justin Edwards, a pair of longtime five-star prospects, Sheppard doesnt receive nearly the same amount of national recognition and praise. 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. Verbal Commits - Reed Sheppard Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown Wednesday Headlines: Oscar Tshiebwe Edition, Highlights, box score and MVP from Wildcats win over Bulldogs, Twitter reactions from Kentuckys win over Georgia. 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. A total of 104 coaches returned ballots. 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. Evaluated 11/19/2021 Jerry Meyer Director of Basketball Scouting Read Just a very mature player. 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. In regards to Kaleb Glenn, according to 247, he holds offers from Western Kentucky, West Virginia, Iowa State and Cincinnati. Highlights from Hayley, Jacqueline and Claire's latest conversation: We ask the hard questions likeWhat cant we throw away?Do we care about Last week, high three-star tailback Jamarion Wilcox made it official and picked Kentucky to become the 18th high school player to commit to the Wildcats in the class of 2023. Asia Pacific; EMEA; Latin America; UK Solicitors; UK Bar; United States The three-star prospect possesses a high IQ, is mature and plays the game the right way, consistently getting his teammates involved and letting the game come to him. By clicking "Reject all" you reject all non-essential cookies and similar technologies, but Yahoo will continue to use essential cookies and similar technologies. Five superstar-level recruits DJ Wagner, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw, Rob Dillingham and Reed . And then of course we won so that made it a lot better. Sheppard had 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists. "I did not know what to think," Sheppard said of the offer. 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. Sheppard, the son of former Kentucky Wildcats Jeff and Stacey Reed Sheppard, now holds four Division I scholarship offers. Scoreboard: High school basketball boxscores (Jan. 12) Results from the around the state. Are 'fluffier' tennis balls causing longer matches at the Australian Open? THE. LEX 18's Eli Gehn reports. The Bluejays will play Georgia Tech and Michigan State in the 2023 Cancun Challenge. Walls lifts Trinity over DeSales in season opener, Play-By-Play Classic: UK basketball signees Sheppard, Edwards. Sheppard signed in November of 2021 and is currently ranked 22nd in the Rivals . A total of 104 coaches returned ballots. 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. Sheppard is leading the state of Kentucky in scoring this season at 32.1 points per game. A tough-minded ball-handler who is an excellent passer and a high-level shooter, Perry can play on or off the ball. Recruit Search & Database FB - Commitment List FB - Team Rankings FB - Rivals100 Scholarship Offers BB - Commitment List BB - The Rivals150. Vote now for this week's Louisville-area high school Athlete of the Week! North Laurel shooting guard Reed Sheppard has officially signed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky! His mother, Stacey, still ranks in the top 10 in Kentucky women's basketball . Kentucky basketball target Travis Perry updates recruitment after big game in Lexington. 13 Woodford County, No. With the February signing day just two weeks away, the UK coaching staff Good morning, friends. North Laurel High School star Reed Sheppard will square off against top-ranked point guard prospect Robert Dillingham at 9 p.m. on ESPN in the Las Vegas Big Time Finale Tournament. Sheppard is the son of former Kentucky basketball standouts Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed Sheppard. DJ Wagner, the No. Kentucky commit Reed Sheppard (26th on ESPN 100) is showing off the bag at The City of Palms Classic. 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 hard to believe. You can also join us on weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on BBN Tonight. 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. Our final NFL rookie rankings: Gardner vs. Hutchinson for No. Dec 17. In-depth analysis. The North Laurel star made his debut in the updated 247 Sports Player rankings for the 2023 class on Wednesday. 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. Vince Marrow and the Kentucky football coaching staff is back on the road recruiting. It was a stunning victory to close out the summer, one that will have Sheppards game held in high regard moving forward. But during the game there was no talking during the game, it was all business and trying to win but it was really cool being able to play against him.. . Kentucky got the job done in the return trip to Rupp Arena to play the Dawgs and on today's show, KSR will tell you Tuesday night felt familiar at Rupp Arena, too familiar. A pair of future teammates for the University of Kentucky mens basketball squad is scheduled to battle each other at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Hall. Sheppard is the son of former Kentucky stars Jeff and Stacey Reed. Its unspeakable.. There's still plenty to unpack from Kentucky's come-from-behind 85-71 win over Georgia last night. 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. 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. Vote now: Vote now for this week's Louisville-area high school Athlete of the Week! "I am just a big fan of Reed Sheppard and he is a great person, too. 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Watch Here: www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bit.ly/3jRniuAHigh School Girls Basketball Live StreamingArchbishop Carroll Vs. Jacks. After the South Carolina loss, Kentuckys CJ Fredrick responded to criticism of John Calipari. No matter how the turnout of the game would have went, it would have been awesome. Ranking the fights at UFC 283: Will Moreno and Figueiredo deliver again? He debuts as the No. EVANSVILLE The University of Evansville men's basketball program started its Monday landing the highest-rated high school recruit in recent memory. 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. The Panthers are ranked No. Check out the first high school basketball rankings of the new year. December 19, Brady Kennedy Wagner and Nike league teammate Mackenzie Mgbako the No. Class: 2023 Hes a great passer. So being able to do that was unbelievable. 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. 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. Finished career among the school's top 10 all-time leading scorers. This player is currently claimed by user. Off the ball, Sheppard moves well to get open to find space for his jumper. Reed Sheppard:What his commitment means for Kentucky basketball recruiting. 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). 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 is ranked No. Kentucky men's basketball signee Reed Sheppard plays well for North Laurel. Oscar Tshiebwe carries the Cats to victory for their second W in a row. 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. 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. 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 . 13 overall still in the five-star status, and Reed Sheppard had a small slide in the rankings, coming in at No. 44 and four-star prospect in the updated rankings. Dillingham, his future UK teammate and a top five player in the 2023 recruiting class in most rankings, had 11 points and four assists. Sheppards family tree only adds to the intrigue. 3 Trinity, 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. North Laurel shooting guard Reed Sheppard has officially signed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky! The Wildcats' associate head coach let the #BBN know on Tuesday that he loves "recruiting in our backyard." Status Signed Kentucky 11/20/2021. Log in Register. 2:15 p.m. Woodford County vs. Buchtel (Ohio) Woodford County is led by senior John McCrear (Murray State signee) and top sophomore Jasper Johnson. 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. First-place votes are in parentheses. . That was for Coach., Random notes: A classy move by a Kentucky basketball player; Tom Izzo calls Calipari, Chrisley Knows Best star will serve federal prison sentence in Lexington, What did the Kentucky Wildcats witness from Oscar Tshiebwe on Tuesday? He sees the whole floor and is just an all-around basketball player. 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. Pos: PG, White, Greer & Maggard Holiday Classic: 2023 Top Performers, Brady Kennedy Market-leading rankings and editorial commentary - see the top law firms & lawyers for Media and entertainment: transactional in United States Every time Ive seen him this summer, Ive come away more impressed.. Five-star point guard DJ Wagner remains the No. It was an unbelievable experience, Sheppard added. Here is a look at this week's high school basketball Fab 15, a weekly ranking of the top teams in Central Indiana. But incoming Wildcat Reed Sheppard remains consistent.
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