Reed Sheppard

Draft Notes

Reed is a unique talent. He’s a bit undersized for the SG position and isn’t an elite athlete but shows a great ability to put the ball in the basket and is one of the best shooters in all of college basketball.

Has a quick release and is lethal from downtown. He’s also a great decision maker on the court, keeps the ball moving and plays within the offense. Is incredibly efficient with his shooting.

Reed has a solid frame and decent movement skills but isn’t a big above the rim player. Has a skill-based game that relies on being a shot-maker and a play-maker.

Does a good job of moving the ball and finding open teammates. He’s not a pure point guard but knows how to run an offense and is a skilled passer. Pushes the ball well and is a good pass-ahead player.

Is a very heady defender who is pesky on the ball and can pick the pocket of the ball-handler. Uses positioning really well, has great footwork on defense and has enough strength to hold his own against bigger guards and wings.

Reads passing lanes very well and seems to see the play before it happens.

He should be an impact player from day 1 thanks to his shooting. His upside isn’t as high as some players in this class due to his lack of height and length but his skill level is off the charts.

He’s a great locker room guy, a leader on and off the court and has a great work ethic. He’ll be a fan favorite.

Comparisons

• Mike Bibby
• Mark Price

Draft Projection

top 10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

> Early Season 2025 Big Board

2024 SG Rankings

1. Stephon Castle – 6-6 – UConn
2. Reed Sheppard – 6-3 – Kentucky
3. Dalton Knecht – 6-6 – Tennessee
4. Devin Carter – 6-3 – Providence
5. Kyshawn George – 6-8 – Miami (Switzerland)
6. Jared McCain – 6-3 – Duke
7. Ja’Kobe Walter – 6-5 – Baylor
8. Johnny Furphy – 6-9 – Kansas (Australia)
9. Baylor Scheierman – 6-6- Creighton
10. Kevin McCullar Jr. – 6-6 – Kansas
11. Cam Christie – 6-6 – Minnesota
12. Antonio Reeves – 6-6 – Kentucky
13. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
14. Ajay Mitchell 6-5 – UC Santa Barbara
15. LeBron James Jr. – 6-3 – USC
16. Harrison Ingram – 6-8 – UNC
17. Cam Spencer – 6-4 – UConn
18. Pelle Larsson – 6-5 – Arizona (Sweden)
19. Judah Mintz – 6-4 – Syracuse