It looked like Travis Ford

[Bluegrass79]

The 2nd half of the Arkansas game I swear Reed Shephard looked like Travis Ford. It took 30 years straight to EVER say to myself:
"Hey that looked like Travis Ford on that layup, on that steal, on that assist, on that 3 pointer."
Anyway just wondering if anybody else felt the ghost of the Great One, Travis Ford, in Reed recently.

 

[rob_47]

It was good to see him drive the ball to the hoop. Good things tend to happen when he plays with that mentality. Travis was before my time but I can imagine they play pretty similar styles.

 

[cawoodsct]

They dunk the same as well.

 

[Bluegrass79]

It was good to see him drive the ball to the hoop. Good things tend to happen when he plays with that mentality. Travis was before my time but I can imagine they play pretty similar styles.

The driving layup was identical.
Travis was great! Deadly free throw shooter like Reed. Hit like 52 straight or something I remember.
Reed is way bigger but Travis had heart in his game like Reed.

 

[runt#69]

The 2nd half of the Arkansas game I swear Reed Shephard looked like Travis Ford. It took 30 years straight to EVER say to myself:
"Hey that looked like Travis Ford on that layup, on that steal, on that assist, on that 3 pointer."
Anyway just wondering if anybody else felt the ghost of the Great One, Travis Ford, in Reed recently.

THAT'S IT !

couldn't have made that comparison before reading what you had to say until now.

we always compare and contrast previous players to current ones. You hit the nail on the head, as I think about Reed and Travis. Cannot believe I hadn't made the connection before now, too.....

VERY WELL DONE !

 

[Bluegrass79]

They dunk the same as well.

Now you're making me look up if there's ever a Travis Ford dunk in history LOL!
I know he was like 5' 10" but he was superman to me back then as a kid!

 

[rick64]

They dunk the same as well.

I'd say the hops he got from dad. Just a hunch...

 

[know1]

It was the throw back uniform that made it look like that. I'm pretty sure that was the style they wore one of Travis' years.

 

[Bluegrass79]

It was the uniform that made it look like that.

Very good mention goodsir. Very good. Your right it did play a part. I want those uniforms every game!!!!
Seeing 93' Travis Ford is a good thing!!!!!

 

[MissingWCC]

It was the throw back uniform that made it look like that. I'm pretty sure that was the style they wore one of Travis' years.

I was having some serious flashbacks watching that game. I thought MASH was out there a few times. Now bring back the denim.

 

[BlueBomb]

I'm usually always biased toward the older players. But Reed is/will be a better player than Travis.

Plus, he's a helluva lot more likeable.

 

[catben]

Maybe it’s because he makes the little things look effortless, but I thought the same thing while watching last Saturday. It’s crazy that I didn’t mention it in the game thread, but I definitely thought it while watching.

The way he moves with the ball and keeps his body squared is more like Ford than his Old Man. However, that steal and dunk was EXACTLY like his dad!!!

 

[TCurtis75]

Reed is a good guy (it seems) so there is that difference. Everywhere Ford has been, it is common knowledge he is a prick to the highest degree and no one is ever sad to see him go.

 

[know1]

I was having some serious flashbacks watching that game. I thought MASH was out there a few times. Now bring back the denim.

I thought they already kind of did bring back the denim.

 

[MissingWCC]

Yeah I think you're right. I didn't mind it. Or maybe I just loved the teams that wore it.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

Travis Ford never even dunked a nerf ball on a nerf hoop. Travis and Louie Dampier might be the purest shooters I've ever seen at UK. But getting in the air was not something Travis did. Probably had to tiptoe to be 5'7"?

 

[UK CAT in FL]

The 2nd half of the Arkansas game I swear Reed Shephard looked like Travis Ford. It took 30 years straight to EVER say to myself:
"Hey that looked like Travis Ford on that layup, on that steal, on that assist, on that 3 pointer."
Anyway just wondering if anybody else felt the ghost of the Great One, Travis Ford, in Reed recently.

As wack at it may seem, I had the same thought at one instance in that game as he was moving around a screen - Travis would use his hands to help "shuffle around the guy" - maybe the throw back shorts helped, but I did have that thought - but would not have mentioned it other than someone did first.

 

[jameslee32]

Kyle Macy is a good comparison. Heady, unselfish, tough, usually makes the right play at the right time. Nails the FT at the end of games.

 

[sportspm]

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[grevey35]

Now you're making me look up if there's ever a Travis Ford dunk in history LOL!
I know he was like 5' 10" but he was superman to me back then as a kid!

HIs 5'9" listing was probably generous. He was very quick ,great shooter, excellent floor general, and high IQ player. I do not recall Travis ever coming anywhere near a dunk.

 

[westerncat]

Reed is so much better than Ford ever thought to be. Been listening and watching UK for over 50 years and we have had some great players. Reed does remind me of Kyle Macy when he is at the PG position. Both seen the floor really well and great shooters. I agree with you jameslee32.

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[YardCat]

They dunk the same as well.

Travis could touch the net with Both Hands!

 

[know1]

Travis could touch the net with Both Hands!

But only one at a time

 

[crestcat]

Travis could touch the net with Both Hands!

Travis couldn’t dunk if he was on Mash’s shoulders.

 

[tomrain]

Now you're making me look up if there's ever a Travis Ford dunk in history LOL!
I know he was like 5' 10" but he was superman to me back then as a kid!

I can save you some time. NO, he never dunked one at UK or anywhere else for that matter.

 

[crashtestdummy]

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Look at our defense. How exciting was UK basketball back then? Those teams were fun to watch......

 

[Ima Alien]

I know that Travis never Dunked. He was tiny and had no hops at all.

I remember Dickie Beal that played for UK was a small guy that could dunk and did in a game on occasion. I think he was maybe 5'9" or something like that. Wasn't the player that Travis was though.

 

[YardCat]

Travis Ford never even dunked a nerf ball on a nerf hoop. Travis and Louie Dampier might be the purest shooters I've ever seen at UK. But getting in the air was not something Travis did. Probably had to tiptoe to be 5'7"?

I’m guessing every bit of 5’7” with shoes on, but he was very good. And you thought every shot was going in the basket.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

The 2nd half of the Arkansas game I swear Reed Shephard looked like Travis Ford. It took 30 years straight to EVER say to myself:
"Hey that looked like Travis Ford on that layup, on that steal, on that assist, on that 3 pointer."
Anyway just wondering if anybody else felt the ghost of the Great One, Travis Ford, in Reed recently.

Same thought.

 

[bthaunert]

I’ve thought from day 1 he has a game similar to Gerald Fitch.

 

[bthaunert]

I’m guessing every bit of 5’7” with shoes on, but he was very good. And you thought every shot was going in the basket.

Just his junior year. His other years in college he was average, at best, from 3:

Freshman - .300
Sophomore - .371
Junior - .529
Senior - .380

 

[gbl97]

How you guys see anything besides Jeff Sheppard is beyond me. 😂

 

[YardCat]

Just his junior year. His other years in college he was average, at best, from 3:

Freshman - .300
Sophomore - .371
Junior - .529
Senior - .380

I guess you’re right, I was stationed in Italy in 1994 so I missed that year. I just remember his good year. Lol

 

[cats#1again]

The 2nd half of the Arkansas game I swear Reed Shephard looked like Travis Ford. It took 30 years straight to EVER say to myself:
"Hey that looked like Travis Ford on that layup, on that steal, on that assist, on that 3 pointer."
Anyway just wondering if anybody else felt the ghost of the Great One, Travis Ford, in Reed recently.

Looked exactly like him

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Just his junior year. His other years in college he was average, at best, from 3:

Freshman - .300
Sophomore - .371
Junior - .529
Senior - .380

37 and 38 are above average...53 is superior

 

[bthaunert]

37 and 38 are above average...53 is superior

His one year was amazing. The way he came off that pick at the top of the key. His other 2 seasons aren’t in the top 40 of 3 point percentage seasons at UK. More pointing out that his .529 was over 17% better than his .357 average his other 3 years. It’s a pretty crazy stat.

 

[UKBrassowTipIN]

Weird I thought he looked like another uk player...can't quite put my finger on it tho

 

[Pelphrey&Padgett]

I'm usually always biased toward the older players. But Reed is/will be a better player than Travis.

Plus, he's a helluva lot more likeable.

Reed’s a great player but don’t under sell Travis. He was a great college player. If he had been 6’3 plus Ford would have had a 10 year career in the NBA.

 

[cats#1again]

The 2nd half of the Arkansas game I swear Reed Shephard looked like Travis Ford. It took 30 years straight to EVER say to myself:
"Hey that looked like Travis Ford on that layup, on that steal, on that assist, on that 3 pointer."
Anyway just wondering if anybody else felt the ghost of the Great One, Travis Ford, in Reed recently.

Reed moved more like Travis than he does his dad. He may be able to jump out of the gym but he is a little more stiff in his movement than pops was. You can say that for just about everyone though when it came to Jeff Shepard

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

His one year was amazing. The way he came off that pick at the top of the key. His other 2 seasons aren’t in the top 40 of 3 point percentage seasons at UK. More pointing out that his .529 was over 17% better than his .357 average his other 3 years. It’s a pretty crazy stat.

The Mashburn affect...he didn't get the wide open looks w/out the defenses shading Mash