Stacey Reed Sheppard ... "He’s not better than his mom, that’s for sure," Jeff Sheppard told The Courier-Journal in February 2021 during Reed’s recruitment. "She’s definitely the best ...

it’s hard for Sheppard to complain. Doing so would go against the gratitude-first mindset instilled in him by his parents, Jeff and Stacey, and the advice he’s received from NBA veterans.

Reed’s parents, Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed, have a rich basketball legacy, particularly with the University of Kentucky. His father, Jeff Sheppard, was a standout player for the Wildcats from ...