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Three Kentucky players were selected in the most recent NBA Draft, upholding the tradition of the Wildcats being the college program that puts the most players in the association. And this year Reed Sheppard was the first Wildcat off of the board after being selected with the No. 4 overall pick by the Houston Rockets. Like many Kentucky players in recent history, Sheppard makes his jump to the NBA following just one season in Lexington. And in his introductory press conference, he explains why he was ready to make the transition. “I think a lot of that is from Kentucky,” Sheppard said. “You go...
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Kentucky’s lineups this past season were one of the final straws for some in regards to John Calipari. Still, he has once again defended his decisions when it came to the Wildcats’ rotation last year. Calipari explained those choices during an appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Wednesday. He said that he wanted to make it about the entire team in how he distributed the minutes. That’s why he was fine in taking the blame for it, especially since neither player that this topic centered around, Reed Sheppard or Rob Dillingham, had issues with their roles as reserves. “Do you understand those ...
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The Houston Rockets are in win-now mode. After an unexpectedly solid season in 2023-24 that saw them post a 41-41 record under Ime Udoka (his first year in charge), the timetable to be competitive has been moved up. There is a solid core in place with plenty of young talent. Some of that talent will have to get paid sooner rather than later (including star player Alperen Sengun), but the front office will have the money necessary to keep the majority of this group in place for years to come. Enter Reed Sheppard, who was selected by Houston with the No. 3 overall pick (by way of the James Harde...
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Just over a year ago, Reed Sheppard was turning heads on the hardwood in the 13th Region while wearing a North Laurel Jaguars jersey. This summer he will be donning a Houston Rockets jersey in the NBA Summer League after he was selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. When John Calipari successfully recruited the legacy recruit, many thought a lengthy tenure at Kentucky was in store for the younger Sheppard. He shocked everyone, himself included, by becoming college basketball’s Freshman of the Year. On Wednesday he was the first college basketball player selected in the NBA D...
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For just the seventh time, two former Kentucky Wildcats were selected in the Top 10 of the NBA Draft. And for the first time, we have to wait another night to learn when the rest of the Cats will hear their name called in the second round. Reed Sheppard was the first off the board at No. 3 overall to the Houston Rockets. He was joined by his parents for the post-pick interview, where they were also celebrating Stacey’s birthday. “We’re just blessed, thankful to be here and enjoy it with our family,” Stacey told the ESPN and ABC audience. “We’ve got 75 people, family and friends here. We get to...
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Two more Kentucky Wildcats began their NBA careers on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, NY. Reed Sheppard (No. 3; Houston Rockets) and Rob Dillingham (No. 8; Minnesota Timberwolves via San Antonio Spurs) both heard their names called during the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. With another pair of talented prospects leaving Lexington for the professional ranks, it marks the seventh time in school history that two Kentucky players have been selected among the Top 10 picks in an NBA Draft — five of those instances happening during the John Calipari era. According to UK statistician Corey Price, She...
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Time to start buying those Houston jerseys, Big Blue Nation — Reed Sheppard is a Rocket. During the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, NY, Sheppard was selected with the 3rd overall pick by the Rockets. He is the first former Wildcat to hear his name called by Commissioner Adam Silver, becoming the 48th player drafted from Kentucky during the John Calipari era and the 149th overall player drafted in program history. As an unexpected one-and-done in Lexington during the 2023-24 season, Sheppard was named National Freshman of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year w...
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired the services of former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham after the San Antonio Spurs traded him after selecting him with No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. According to Spotrac, Dillingham will sign a four-year, $28.5 million contract with the Timberwolves. That includes a two-year, $12.7 million guarantee with two club options. He’ll earn a $6.2 million salary during his rookie season. Dillingham was selected in the lottery out of Kentucky. During his lone season in Lexington, he averaged 15.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game while shoo...
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“With the third pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets select Reed Sheppard from the University of Kentucky.” Words you never would’ve dreamed of a year ago, now a reality for the star out of Laurel County. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made it official at the podium on Wednesday, making Sheppard the first college basketball player off the board and top guard taken. It’s a moment we’ll all remember for a long, long time, one the Sheppards will have forever — especially on Stacey Sheppard’s birthday. Take a look at the historic selection, the London, KY native the first former Wildcat g...
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After going No. 3 overall to the Houston Rockets, Reed Sheppard’s contract details have been revealed. He is signing a four-year deal worth $45.9 million, including two years and $20.7 million guaranteed and two club options, according to Spotrac. This story will be updated. The post Reed Sheppard expected to sign contract worth four years, $45.9 million appeared first on On3.
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