reed sheppard

One of the standout performances from the Miami game came from Reed Sheppard, a Kentucky native. Coming off the bench, Sheppard put up an impressive 21 points and also made his presence felt with five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a blocked shot. His performance on Tuesday undoubtedly boosted the team’s morale.

UK head coach John Calipari praised Sheppard for his hard work and dedication to improving his game. Calipari acknowledged that Sheppard was not always known for his shooting ability but has made significant strides by putting in the extra hours in the gym. Calipari drew comparisons to former Wildcat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and other players who built their own confidence through hard work.

The Wildcats enter this contest on a high note after a dominant performance against Stonehill, where they cruised to a 101-67 victory. A standout player for Kentucky in that game was freshman sensation Reed Sheppard. The London native was on fire, making nine out of ten shots from the field, including an impressive seven out of eight from beyond the arc. Sheppard finished the game with a game-high 25 points, along with seven assists, three steals, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.

In a press conference following their 81-61 victory over Texas A&M Commerce, Kentucky head coach John Calipari addressed several aspects of the game. He acknowledged that Texas A&M-Commerce came out strong and made shots that they had been struggling with in previous games. Calipari praised his team’s ability to play fast and limit turnovers, but also acknowledged that there were areas of concern, particularly with their defense and rebounding.

Kentucky Basketball may have found it’s next Oscar Tshiebwe. There is little more that BBN enjoys than a Kentucky High School player who earns valuable playing time for the Cats. No, he’s not a physical 6’9″ presence, nor will he average 15.3 rebounds per Game. But as far as affection and likeability go,