T he Houston Rockets made a shocking move to send former No. 3 overall pick Reed Sheppard down to the G League recently. Sheppard hadn't been playing very well for Houston and the

Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard turned in a sensational performance in his first game on assignment in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

That is certainly proving true with Reed Sheppard. Just two years ago, Sheppard was seen as the local throw-in for a John Calipari recruiting class that was the best in the country. Cal had three of the top five recruits in the nation -- Justin Edwards,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One day after being assigned to the G League, Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard scored an impressive 49 points in his debut with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

If you loved the summer league version of Reed Sheppard, you might want to watch the Rio Grande Valley Vipers this week. On Monday, the Houston Rockets assigned Sheppard, the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft,

Rookie guard Reed Sheppard filled it up in his first game with Houston’s G League affiliate, finishing with 49 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

Former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, had an impressive G League debut Tuesday.

Former Kentucky star Reed Sheppard scored 49 points Tuesday night in his G League debut for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard was one of the more promising prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft but he hasn't been able to carve out a consistent role in the Rockets' crowded rotation. But his recent performance in the NBA G League indicates it's only a matter of time.