Former Kentucky Wildcats freshman guard Reed Sheppard was selected number 3 overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2024 NBA draft. Many analysts consider him the favorite to win league Rookie of the Year this season, including some at ESPN.
At ESPN Sheppard received 74 points and 62 percent of the first-place votes by the panel of analysts. Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies came in second with 40 points and 14 percent of first-place votes and former teammate Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham was also in the top five of vote getters for the award as well.
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Sheppard had an amazing NBA Summer League with the Houston Rockets averaging 20 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game while also being named to the All-Summer League First Team.
The 2024-25 NBA season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Rockets season starts on the 23rd as they host the Charlotte Hornets. Sheppard is expected to be a big part of the Rockets plans this season.
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