Via NoCeilingsNBA.com:
#3. Washington Wizards — Reed Sheppard | G | Kentucky
Stats (as of 1/8/24):
12.6 PTS | 4.7 REB | 4.2 AST | 2.5 STL | 0.8 BLK
57.4 FG% | 54.7 3P% | 87.1 FT%
13 Games | 26.2 MIN
Corey: For many, this may feel early to see the 6’3” Kentucky guard’s name called. However, Sheppard has not only been the most productive and proficient college freshman in college basketball this season, but he has been one of the most effective freshmen in college basketball over the last 15 years. He may not look the part, but his 14.8 BPM places Sheppard fourth on a list of freshman BPA leaders dating back to 2008. The other members of the Top 5 include Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, Super Cool Beas, and Kevin Love. The dude just contributes to winning basketball every time he steps on the floor. Sheppard has a valid argument for the best shooter in the class, he processes the game at light speed, and he impacts the game on both ends—as evidenced by his 5.2 STL% and 3.6 BLK%. Washington has precisely one player that they should include in their long-term plans; adding Reed Sheppard to Bilal Coulibaly gives them two.
