Reed Sheppard Breaking The Mold | Challenging NBA Scouting Norms
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2 ай бұрынLet's talk about the fascinating world of NBA scouting and take a closer look at Kentucky's Reed Sheppard, a player defying the norms and challenging the analytics game. Despite his unassuming appearance and lack of explosive athleticism, Sheppard's extraordinary stats have left scouts scratching their heads, pondering his potential impact in the NBA. With a shooting accuracy surpassing college legends and a defensive prowess that could make him an all-star, Sheppard represents the age-old debate of metrics versus intuition.
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@timboslice8559 2 ай бұрын
If Reed was black nobody would be saying he has limited athleticism. Dude has above average athleticism imo
@Sports_Insight 2 ай бұрын
Valid take
@martianmurray 2 ай бұрын
Every player has above average athleticism, that’s how they make the team.
@ColemanBGolf 2 ай бұрын
He does have limited athleticim for an NBA prospect. Nobody is saying it because he’s white. A lot of black NBA stars got the same said about them. It doesn’t mean he can’t hoop. NBA athleticism is just crazy good
@derekmartin2817 2 ай бұрын
I haven’t watched him play much. His dad had a 40” vertical for uk. His mom was a top athlete for uk as well. He was 7/10 from 3 pt on the road vs Tennessee.
@angelg8445 2 ай бұрын
Yall are weird, stop pretending like white ppl are oppressed 😊
@wildmouse5888 2 ай бұрын
If you really watch Sheppard, he is a sneaky good athlete. Watch his head/eyes. He sees everything and even knows where people outside his field of vision are on the court. If you think he lacks strength, look at the 70-foot chest passes he throws as outlet passes. He is going to make everyone else on his team better for 10 years or more barring injury.
@Spazzzz21 2 ай бұрын
I agree with this. Reed went to my high school and i got to watch his dad play pickup games in one of the church gyms in my hometown. That being said Jeff was way out of his prime but he still had some of that explosiveness that reed doesn't necessarily show all the time. Reed does however have some of the best spacial awareness and anticipation that Ive ever seen in a college player which should negate some of that missing top .001% athleticism. I'd say the wildest thing out of this is he has his moms game. She was a total badass in her days at kentucky.
@JohnnyD99999 2 ай бұрын
While Reed is not the explosive blue chip athlete that his dad was (I first watched Jeff win the high school dunk contest at the Boston Shootout back in the day), he is a very good athlete, otherwise he wouldn't be doing what he's doing at Kentucky. While he does have tremendous skill levels, let's all understand that athleticism is not just speed and vertical leaping ability, BUT ALSO vision, agility, hand-eye coordination, power, stamina, endurance, strength, balance, and coordination.
@Trollificusv2 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for saving me the effort of spelling that out. As a long-time Utah Jazz fan, I'm very familiar with the commonplaces and stereotypes people use to avoid accepting a players' demonstrated abilities. Wouldn't mind if the Jazz snookered the league again, like they did in 85 and 86 when they stupidly drafted a 6'1" unathletic white kid and a muscular small-school forward with no skills.
@biteme-rz3ws 7 күн бұрын
He measured in a 42 inch vert at the combine and a top 5 full court dash. Yet this dude says he's not explosive. lmao
@marcwilliams3692 6 күн бұрын
He has the vertical leaping ability but his first step THUS FAR has been limited and that hurts your value as an offensive player. He doesn't have the quick twitch burst and he isnt particularly adept at absorbing contact to make his strength usable. From what I seen he DOES lack the core strength that at times hurts his ability to dribble under pressure. It's fair to say he is an average athlete (by nba standards) who is undersized for the smallest postion on the court
@JohnnyD99999 6 күн бұрын
@@marcwilliams3692 42” vertical- highest at the combine. Shows the explosiveness. Thats fast twitch muscles right there. The other thing that demonstrates that is the shuttle run and cone drills. Which at the NFL combine- white athletes hold all the records - see WR’s Jeff Maehl and Kevin Kasper. So I’m sure if they did that at the NBA Combine also, he was at the top of the list too. Wonder what Luka and Jokic’s numbers were- doesn’t seem to matter as they are the 2 best players in the NBA the last 3-4 years.
@marcwilliams3692 5 күн бұрын
@@JohnnyD99999 I said he is a good vertical athlete. I ALSO said his first step leaves alot to be desired, he has trouble consistently getting open off a live dribble at the college level that is a problem that tends to project to the nba. Jokic and luka aren't 6"2 and are both solid athletes their balance body control strength and ABILITY TO ABSORB CONTACT are other worldly luka doesn't have issues getting into open space because he is shifty while he isnt particularly fast he can start and stop REALLY WELL. Luka was an mvp in the Euroleague as a teenager comparing him to a role player on a college team is super disrespectful
@nw82534 2 ай бұрын
Hard to go wrong drafting a Kentucky guard
@donzsky4432 2 ай бұрын
i agree, the latest guard in d NBA making name is Cason Wallace his a defensive menace
@johnnytsunami4186 2 ай бұрын
My great, great grandpa played PG at UK. He never made it to the league 😢
@TandemKnights 2 ай бұрын
That's usually true but my Rockets drafted TyTy Washington, one of the rare failures from UK.
@stevetackett581 2 ай бұрын
@@TandemKnightssorry about that. None of us Ky natives/fans ever really developed much faith in him. At least the people in my surroundings didn’t. We rooted for him and we’re glad to have him, but the game just wasn’t there.
@TandemKnights 2 ай бұрын
@@stevetackett581 All good, they can't all be winners. I am hoping the Rockets draft Reed though, go Cats!!
@eddiepereira9628 2 ай бұрын
This kid is awesome and no body plays defense in the NBA. This kid is the real deal.
@HughMungus4655 2 ай бұрын
god... every youtube comment section about basketball gives me a migraine
@mbengaful 2 ай бұрын
IDK. I just saw a clip from the game vs Miss State where he blocked a 3 pt shot with a jump that's got to be somewhere around 38" - 39" . His first step is pretty decent, he's got very good agility and exceptional body control. He might not be a superquick or uberexplosive athlete like a Ja Morant or Fox but the statement about him being unathletic is 100% racial bias. There are many guards in the NBA with similar or lesser athletic abilities. He's a bit short for the SG position, and doesn't seem to have the freakish wingspan guys like Donovan Mitchell or Eric Bledsoe have to make up for it but the potential to be a solid NBA player is there.
@hiimpaul9614 2 ай бұрын
Agreed. It's not just his vertical, but he gets up quickly. Plenty good enough athlete to play in the NBA.
@ThatBigCactus 2 ай бұрын
It's partly racial bias but also that his body composition looks really soft. Like if he was more cut and muscular, but played exactly the same way, people would call him strong.
@goodhair420 2 ай бұрын
@@ThatBigCactushe’s a kid it’ll take a few years to get muscle maturity
@angelg8445 2 ай бұрын
“Racial bias” against whites?! 😂😂😂 💀
@marcwilliams3692 6 күн бұрын
@@ThatBigCactusit's definately not a racial bias he gets curry comps for a reason. The issue isn't that he can't jump he doesn't have great start-stop burst that alot of more "shifty" players have and he isnt GREAT laterally
@lilyrubyify 29 күн бұрын
Every player has weaknesses, but the smart ones figure out how to play through them and still impact the game positively on a consistent basis. Sheppard is one of those.
@markgreenwell5830 2 ай бұрын
a guy like this doesn't come along often, might be an alien lol, he is too good
@AlanSmith88888 2 ай бұрын
This guy should be drafted top 3. The nba is all about sharp shooting guards these days.
@jerrydjones5328 2 ай бұрын
Yeah but guards who can create a shot. He can’t do that. He hits open 3’s yes. But the thing is. Once that’s scouted out. It’s over with. Think about it. He comparing ray allen. But the game has changed.
@saidufofanah2210 2 ай бұрын
That’d be a mistake for any team.
@marcusanderson6628 23 күн бұрын
I would love to have Reed Shepard on the Spurs as the starting point guard.
@TheSwiftCreek2 2 ай бұрын
The statement was made that they're not saying Reed will get good open 3's in the NBA. I'm pointing out that he doesn't have to. If he forces a strong non-switching guard at all times then he's earning his spot on the court. Just put him on a team that continually has two players who each command double teams. Then add Reed. At that point the other two guys will frequently be wide open or the main scorers will just score over and over again. That is a big value.
@wecanjump7512 2 ай бұрын
he reminds me of Jerry West. Very old-school (perfect) shooting form that is hard to block.
@kentuckyjones7242 2 ай бұрын
imagine a video like this.. made about Larry Bird while he was at Indiana State. I'm not saying he's gonna be Larry. but, "feel for the game" is a REAL thing. Bird had that. well, so does Shepard if you actually watch him play
@lettucetomatoonion 2 ай бұрын
Dude looks built not sure about this "lack of strength"
@brianstinson7757 2 ай бұрын
This is a photoshop - he is not built like the picture shows.
@addytrolla2535 Ай бұрын
I think this is actually a solid draft class
@greg9069 2 ай бұрын
6’3 white due who lacks athleticism *proceeds to dunk with 2 hands in the lane*
@Sports_Insight 2 ай бұрын
You see, what happen was
@vicentee2687 2 ай бұрын
they should of said he's not explosive but Luka has proven that you don't need to be
@timboslice8559 2 ай бұрын
I know I would say Reed has solid athleticism just not a freak athlete
@nattyswede 2 ай бұрын
@@vicentee2687 - Luka´s 6´7´´though... But to be honest, I think Reed Sheppard will be fine in the league.
@thebystander3949 2 ай бұрын
This kid belongs in San Antonio. He's super athletic. Just bc he ain't black doesn't mean shit.
@emote7312 2 ай бұрын
Shepherd reminds me of cross between Steph Curry and Mark Price. Like Curry, his shot is pure, and he’s ready to fire right away. He doesn’t move around the same way as Steph but he can dash to a spot and fire the rock. He reminds me of Mark Price, back in the day who had that first quick step. But I get it, he doesn’t fit the stereotypical NBA athlete. He looks fine to me and his anticipation skills on defense seem phenomenal. That doesn’t always translate when one jumps up a level. But there is the potential, undoubtedly.
@nattyswede 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, he´s special.
@saintoflastresorts2272 2 ай бұрын
Kind of reminds me of Manu Ginolbli from the spurs. I think depending on the team he can be an all star. He'd be crazy as a Pelican, Heat, Buck, etc. A great 3rd guy on a contender.
@nathantaylor5720 29 күн бұрын
Whoa it’s like watching John Stockton
@saijuhr3206 2 ай бұрын
He's certainly not quick but he's proven he can move fast with drives to the basket. I don't think there's anything unathletic about the way he plays, I just see a calmness about his game. Look back and watch Ja Morant and Steph Curry in the NCAA tournament. They were in control and very rarely did anything in a hurry. People were also concerned about Ja's handles and Steph's strength. These elite college guards use what they've got and know how to avoid exiting their comfort zones/ limitations. Obviously Reed hasn't even been to the tournament yet, so there's no telling what kind of company he'll be in, but he is certainly a high iq guard with ridiculous potential.
@E2you 6 күн бұрын
Under 6’2 and under 190. Wingspan at 6’3. And he’s a combo guard, not a PG. There are basically no comps available among currently starting NBA players. Betting on him being an exception. Same is true for Dillingham.
@addytrolla2535 Ай бұрын
Can someone explain to me how Sheppard and Dillingham play on the bench? What's going on in Kentucky?
@jsmellogmail 2 ай бұрын
Did you actually say Sheppard can’t jump 😂? He’s an amazing blocker of three point attempts. Eg. Not much research here.
@Sports_Insight 2 ай бұрын
fr who let these guys cook
@HamAndChezburger 2 ай бұрын
HE SAID REED CANT JUMP BET
@hallelujahhibru1329 2 ай бұрын
Could you make a video break down on Jared McCain?
@devildoc4257 2 ай бұрын
They said the same shit about Larry Bird. How did that turn out. No, im not comparing him to bird.
@stevenjm12 2 ай бұрын
bird is 6'9"
@devildoc4257 2 ай бұрын
@stevenjm12 I guess you didn't see the part I said I'm not comparing him to bird.
@stevenjm12 2 ай бұрын
@@devildoc4257 then why did you mention his name?
@devildoc4257 2 ай бұрын
@@stevenjm12 because of his high basketball iq. Sheppard has a high basketball iq
@biteme-rz3ws 7 күн бұрын
Bird is actually unathletic but Sheppard measured in a 42 inch vert at the combine and a top 5 full court dash. Yet this YT channel says he's not athletic.
@BossNerd 2 ай бұрын
Whats between the ears is the most important trait.
@PsychItsMike 2 ай бұрын
The majority of NBA players with the "good" measurables can't defend or steal. I'll take IQ at this level over all the other stuff. Unfortunately my team drafted Scoot last year to go with Simons, Shae and Brogdon. I doubt we draft him :/
@kentonmcbride 2 ай бұрын
I can't tell if this is an AI voice or someone reading a script they don't quite understand
@Sports_Insight 2 ай бұрын
Chad is a person, I think you might just be confused on his golden vocal chords!
@samuelstahl5828 2 ай бұрын
I think this whole white player bias the NBA and NFL scouts may have should be put to bed by now. The NFL and NBA both have plenty of elite playmakers that are white.
@nedaari1 2 ай бұрын
and who are athletic as they come...I think it's more of over-generalizing joke for media purposes than from actual scouts.
@JohnnyD99999 2 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree. BUT there should be MORE of them...there is discrimination starting from high school on up. For example, you can't tell me that there's ONLY ONE Christian McCaffrey in this world. He's the best, he's been the best, so how could you not have someone like him on every team? There's (4) white RB prospects in this year's draft. They're already being talked down. They did the opposite w Black QB's. Basketball believe it or not, is doing better than football. Just look at this year's NCAA All American teams and player of the year (again), Cooper Flagg being the #1 high school player, Doncic and Jokic cemented in the top 3-5 NBA players, with Sabonis in the top 8-10. Let's just see how things pan out in the draft come June...
@Thomas-ot3ki 2 ай бұрын
I don't know, any time you see a guard block a three point shot... that is pretty good, and it wasn't the only one he has blocked this year... not sure how many it was, anyone know?
@fortyfour911 2 ай бұрын
At least 3 that I remember for sure
@fortyfour911 2 ай бұрын
I just looked it up, he has 7 -3 point shot blocks this season. I'd say that's pretty athletic for a 6'3" guard. lol
@jackpitts5561 2 ай бұрын
Best player in this draft class, by FAR. Absolutely ReDONKulous he's not starting at Kentucky. Calipari did not prepare this kid for the tourney. Then after the game he says some bullshit about "we had players that didn't show up". Meanwhile, Oakland coach is like "Goehlke missed a few shots, and I told him, 'your the best shooter in basketball, SHOOT IT' ". Advice to Reed: change colleges, play your sophomore year for a better coach and program. Who gives a shit about your Dad's alma mater?
@hdhxhebdh 12 күн бұрын
If reed play alot games and mins next year he will be freshman of the year !! 24-25 nba 😊 lets go BBN wildcats..! 😊
@jaymanjay3.0 2 ай бұрын
If he can spend another year developing his handling ability, he has a shot. If not, I’m not sure. Curry has elite ball handling abilities. If you’re gonna be a small guard, that’s something you kinda have to have to be an elite level guard.
@coreyroberts47 2 ай бұрын
I mean if tj mcconnell can be a above average backup in the league for years, this dude should be fine
@saidufofanah2210 2 ай бұрын
McConnell is a good player, a team player. scrappy can defend and a decent backup on a decent. He’s a pale and bucket guy that’s how he’s managed to stick for so long
@cpnkillerkush2184 2 ай бұрын
I’ll call him the next van fleet cause never heard of him till March time just like VCU rams and fleet 🤷🏼🤯😂 and no one thought he’d play in the NBA cause of his size either
@Jillking45 2 ай бұрын
Wait, you talk & compare his "analytics" then, in your last sentence "he doesnt pass the eye test" Its obvious just by watching him play, on one of the most competitive teams in one of the most competitive conferences in college, that not only can he compete but he excels at that level. Not only is he competitive, he shows composure under pressure & most importantly, he possesses a high basketball iq. Scouts need to go back to the "eye" test.
@jerrycalhounjerryleecalhou4192 15 күн бұрын
HE HAS A 42 INCH VERTICAL PAL.
@jamessmith-hs7if 16 күн бұрын
Nothing but stereotypes. This man just jumped 42 at the combine 😂.
@terryindachat7296 2 ай бұрын
I'm sure Atlanta sleeps good knowing they have a PG that averages 27 plus ppg 10 plus assist every season for the past 5 years and he's already taken them to the a Conference Finals.
@3serio 2 ай бұрын
He’s probably not as cut as you’re used to, and usually the issue with white guards on D is the lateral movement, but on his film, he looks like he’s staying in front to me. I’m not gonna miss out because i docked him points for whiteness.
@ThexLastxUchiha 2 ай бұрын
Reed it and weep.
@Blizzysnaps 2 ай бұрын
Tony Bennett Green Bay Wisconsin
@BasicBeachCommunity1 2 ай бұрын
His skill set is high... Off the bench PG. Like Buddy hield, small guard.
@earlcraig7507 2 ай бұрын
I would like to be the team who gets Shepard
@user-rl3fi1wg9h 2 ай бұрын
I say he might be the nexr austin reaves.😊
@kylecallis77 2 ай бұрын
Hope the heat get him somehow riles around this kid a dream
@donhoag1052 2 ай бұрын
Would it be possible if maybe Reed could possibly put his Transfer in to Come play at DUKE 😈 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
@kem6429 2 ай бұрын
Your not saying it, but implying it heavily: same difference.
@vivahernando1 2 ай бұрын
Please let him fall to the Warriors!!
@patapoufee7 2 ай бұрын
but he can also be the next jimmer fredette
@patapoufee7 2 ай бұрын
i wish for him a tj maconnel carreer
@robertgoss7355 2 ай бұрын
The tools are there. The numbers are there. I'd take a chance on him. Larry bird was one of the greatest to ever play and look at how many times he's been called non athletic. And yes I know he was 6'9.
@4evahodlingdoge226 2 ай бұрын
Bird was 6'9 with high level basketball skills where he could shoot, dribble, rebound and pass you can't compare Bird to this kid who highlights are just of him shooting.
@tishknoeller 2 ай бұрын
😊
@YankeeVatnik1917 2 ай бұрын
Nuggets get this guy I hope lol
@sanricklim7185 2 ай бұрын
Manu G level… spurs or heat will pick him.
@coffeyallday 2 ай бұрын
My favorite in nba draft discussions is when white guys only get compared to other white guys. Like Jimmy Dykes from ESPN comparing him to Steve Nash, JJ Redick, and Steve Kerr
@healthfadsfade 7 күн бұрын
Yeah… he’s unathletic with a 42” vertical? 😂 What the hell.. he’s not a sneaky good athlete he’s a really good-great athlete by nba standards
@dwil8621 20 күн бұрын
He doesn't look 6'3
@tjmoreno1971 2 ай бұрын
Jimmer Fridette…
@kelvinyu339 2 ай бұрын
He doesn't start at Kentucky. Trans: he's the next Jimmer Fredette at the NBA level. Gone before you knew he was around.
@jcritter9295 2 ай бұрын
Did Jimmie ever play defense? Steaks? Blocks on 3 pt shots? Did he even play point at all? Not a good comparison. Reed as much higher field goal percentage and isn’t a volume shooter.
@jdtaxpayer801 Ай бұрын
Reed is not ready for the NBA and might not ever be ready...he's a good shooter but not a good scorer...today if I had to choose between Dillingham or Shepard I would choose the former. Dillingham is a scorer, can get a shot on anyone and passes well also. Dillingham at times plays out of control. Reed is not a seasoned player and has had only a handful of good games; he plays under control but lacks consistency. Reed's problem during his freshman year is he believed the hype and at best I would say his playing and consistency as would be required for the pro's is a C+/B-. Just one fan's opinion...
@imaristotle 2 ай бұрын
nobody plays defense anymore anyway, if teams know he can shoot all he has to do is pump fake
@potlimit2002 2 ай бұрын
This guys is full of bull shit when he states that Reed doesn’t have elite ball handling skill! His ball handling skills are “old school” and don’t include all the carrying and extra steps of today’s so called great ball handlers! As far as his athleticism it’s simply race thing if Reed was black he would be considered a great athlete. Reed has proved his maximum leaping ability is greater than both Wagner and Dillingham!
@4evahodlingdoge226 2 ай бұрын
If his ball handling and playmaking skills were elite nobody would be questions him but every highlight is just him shooting 3's and playing defense vs college scrubs who won't ever play bro ball.
@MythicSapphire 2 ай бұрын
🤍🖤💜💜💜1️⃣🎉
@nicholas3162 Ай бұрын
Promo sm
@Matticus-mb6wl 2 ай бұрын
Jimmer maybe, but never pigeon hole a guy.
@nattytalent8991 2 ай бұрын
This kids floor is higher than Jimmer... Already a better defender than Jimmer has ever been
@Matticus-mb6wl 2 ай бұрын
@@nattytalent8991 Maybe maybe not. Until they play a game in the NBA you never know. I thought Jimmer would be Steph Curry.
@nattytalent8991 2 ай бұрын
@@Matticus-mb6wl he was inefficient and couldn’t play defense, facilitate, or rebound how could his floor be lower 😂
@Matticus-mb6wl 2 ай бұрын
@@nattytalent8991 We will see. Sebastian Telfair was supposed to be great too. I hope the kid makes it, but there are a lot of Mac McClungs out there.
@nattytalent8991 2 ай бұрын
@@Matticus-mb6wl who would you say is in a similar situation as McClung?
@joseyeastwood 2 ай бұрын
All he has to know how to do is chew gum and shoot threes at the same time in he will be fine the NBA is trash.
@martianmurray 2 ай бұрын
The next Jimmer Fredette
@na_k 2 ай бұрын
"White dude", what does that have to do with it? There are multiple white superstars in the league. Hoopers hoop. He's also a really good athlete, just not elite. But how many NBA players are? Every mock I've seen has Reed in the lottery. This channel seems to be biased against Sheppard not because of his game, but because he's white, smh.
@arturbellini6184 2 ай бұрын
He's just white, other than that he can hoop
@12Khiry 2 ай бұрын
Actually when as you put it “white” players show any bit of skill they are drafted high. Can’t name a prospect who didn’t. Saying that to say you are over emphasizing the “white” aspect, painting him like a victim.
@jerrydjones5328 2 ай бұрын
Thing is he can’t create a shot. Once it’s scouted he hits open 3’s. Just like the last two games he’s been silent. It’s over with once he’s scouted. He doesn’t have nba handles nor athleticism. Not big enough to play shooting guard.
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