Kentucky basketball is fun again — and Reed Sheppard has a lot to do with it
1 year ago

Kentucky basketball is fun again — and Reed Sheppard has a lot to do with it

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jeff and Stacey Sheppard starred in basketball at Kentucky, so they knew what their son was about to find out Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. “It’s so exciting,” Stacey Sheppard said, “because the fans are excited about this team again. Students are turning it up in Rupp tonight 🔥🗣️ pic.twitter.com/ksyl73Zpm1 — Kentucky Athletics November 29, 2023 “That was the loudest I’ve heard them in a long time,” said Sheppard, who believes fans are responding to the way the team is playing. It’s that simple, and we want him to keep it that simple.” Jeff and Stacey Sheppard watch from the stands as their son, Reed Sheppard, is swarmed after Kentucky’s 95-73 victory over Miami. “What’s impressive about Kentucky’s offense,” Larranaga said, “is how well they share the ball.” Sheppard sets that tone.

Game Fun Miami Team Way Wildcats Jeff Stacey Playing This Team Calipari Dillingham Reed Sheppard Rupp Kentucky Basketball Stacey Sheppard Larranaga  team  playing  kentucky  basketball  fun  lot  way  game  reed  sheppard  stacey

History of this topic

Reed Sheppard has won Kentucky fans’ hearts. ‘The whole state is connected to him’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Reed Sheppard has won Kentucky fans’ hearts. ‘The whole state is connected to him’

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Some days, he pretended to be Rex Chapman in the 1990 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, recreating all those aerial assaults on an 8-foot goal. “To hit a game-winning shot for Kentucky,” Sheppard says, “was really special for me.” REED SHEPPARD WINS IT FOR KENTUCKY 🚨 @KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/1pevWzZwfu — SEC Network February 28, 2024 During ESPN’s broadcast, Jimmy …

Kentucky 5-star freshman Chris Livingston now ‘that guy’ for Wildcats
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky 5-star freshman Chris Livingston now ‘that guy’ for Wildcats

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The dark, designer sunglasses were part of Joe Livingston’s stylish ensemble, which included a bejeweled crucifix and leather hat to match his black-and-white outfit, but he was especially thankful he could hide behind those tinted lenses when the tears started streaming Saturday. Playing the last four games without injured guards CJ Fredrick and Sahvir Wheeler made that …

Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles
1 year, 11 months ago

Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe is wondering whether the Wildcats’ walk-ons should play at this point in a frustrating season, just to show some fire. “Play the people who are willing to fight, even some walk-ons,” the usually affable senior said after Tuesday …

Kentucky needs shooters, but it needn’t look far to find them in recruiting
4 years ago

Kentucky needs shooters, but it needn’t look far to find them in recruiting

New York Times  

It doesn’t take extended film study or a deep dive into the analytics to diagnose Kentucky’s biggest problems. If only there had been any good high school point guards and shooters growing right under the Hall of Fame coach’s nose these last four years. “I think we’re seeing some of that with kids around here just looking at their other …

Discover Related