Former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard has been named the NBA G League’s Player of the Week after a three-game stay with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Sheppard averaged averaged 30.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game in the G League. He exploded for 49 points in his debut game.
Reed Sheppard has been named the G League’s Player of the Week after a spectacular three-game stretch with the @rgvvipers!
The @houstonrockets rookie averaged 30.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG, and 8.0 APG including 49 PTS in his debut to lead the Vipers to a 2-1 record. pic.twitter.com/p8bfKePyNq
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 14, 2025
Sheppard is back with the Houston Rockets in the NBA now.
