On Wednesday, Reed Sheppard was selected by the Houston Rockets with the third pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Sheppard is an exciting prospect who finished his one season of college basketball with averages of 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 53.6% from the field and 52.1% from the three-point range in 33 games .Via ESPN's Jonathan Givony on April 18: "Reed Sheppard captivated NBA scouts this season with his shooting prowess, playmaking acumen, defensive instincts, feel for the game, productivity and never-ending confidence, with a slew of exceptional performances in SEC play."
Reed Sheppard captivated NBA scouts this season with his shooting prowess, playmaking acumen, defensive instincts, feel for the game, productivity and never-ending confidence, with a slew of exceptional performances in SEC play.The Rockets are coming off a year where they were the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 41-41 record.While the Rockets have been unable to make the NBA playoffs for four straight seasons, the team showed significant promise this past year.
They have a talented roster led by Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun.
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