The Inevitable on Reed Sheppard
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If Reed was returning, he would have been introduced today as the captain of next year’s team. And Rupp would have broken decibel levels.
Thus, I believe he is gone. They would have otherwise capitalized on the moment.
Thus, I believe he is gone. They would have otherwise capitalized on the moment.
Yeah but Hurley also has 20 million in the bank already. His payday is already setup for life now as well. Reed is taking a chance on not getting his massive payday up front if he makes this decision.
He’d be making a mistake to leave. He is not ready. Needs at least another year of seasoning if not two. He’s 6-2, a half step slow, and can’t create his own shot (against NBA guys). If Reed wants to have a 10 year NBA career as opposed to a one contract career, he needs to get better.
(Fire away, I’m sure some of you will say I’m crazy.)
(Fire away, I’m sure some of you will say I’m crazy.)
Reed should play off the ball in college. He'd be better than Reeves if things were ran for him.
We should all assume so. I've always said I think him coming back is a lot more likely than many think.
Reed is in the 1% of kids in his position that have a real chance to come back.
Still shouldn't expect it.
Reed didn’t want the day to be about him. Plenty of time ahead.
That was former players. Don't wanna be on the former player bus if you're not a former player
True, just said that to say, it's not always about money.
I know and I agree. Just saying in Hurleys case it’s a bit easier when you have 20 mill in the bank vs. making that decision with a few thousand.
He really doesn't have much to lose by coming back. I have to think everything were hearing and seeing today, he's not gonna be like "ok see yah!"
Reed is on his way to the west coast to train for the draft. Unfortunately he isn’t coming back.
People like you are gonna have a lot of crow to eat. I can't see how or why this is the hill you decide to die on because the writing is on the wall. Many posters have gotten downright nasty when anyone mentions the possibilty that Reed may come back.
Well, that’s your opinion. After what I watched today, I think the Sheppards are a different breed. I won’t be surprised with his decision either way. You all just have to get past that Cal OAD mentality. Sometimes things mean more to certain guys.
Just assume he is gone and hope he returns and makes a ass out of you and me.
Make no mistake, THAT was as much recruiting Reed for year 2 as it was to introduce Pope.
I know that, but great point. Still would have been a phenomenal addition to an already phenomenal event, to see him pop out from somewhere.
Reed is probably gone, but I’ll hold out hope until I see him walking across the stage on draft night and I won’t have one bit of ill will against him for it.
He’s already been a savior to this program, without him we would have lost 15 games last year and had to pay Calipari to leave town. Arkansas wouldn’t have come knocking.
He’s already been a savior to this program, without him we would have lost 15 games last year and had to pay Calipari to leave town. Arkansas wouldn’t have come knocking.
What an odd response. It is still the most likely outcome that he goes to the draft. What hill am I dying on? Assuming he goes to the draft is the best way to view a top 10 pick and then just be happy if he does decide to come back, instead of the other way around.
Says the Triple C with his blinders on. Reed May stay, Reed may go. But I’ve yet to hear one UK fan that doesn’t support him either way. Saying 0% is juvenile.
Your insight holds a lot of weight. I’m wondering why Coach Pope would make the Sheppard references he did make if Reed was 100% not coming back. I’m thinking it’s 70/30 he’s going to the NBA.
Hope he stays but if the answer is no, I think we don't get an answer until the very end or at least until Coach Pope gets a couple recruiting wins under his belt. If he announces before that happens there will be a segment of media and fans that will paint everything as doom and gloom.
It’s almost like they want him to go and want Pope to fail. How could you not get behind Pope after today?
I somewhat agree, but Reed will be making unbelievable money in NIL So we can hope.
I’m hoping momma Sheppard wants to keep her baby boy home one more year. And away from the skanks that prey on NBA players.
He”ll make a ton of NBA money whenever he decides to go. Delaying it one year ain’t gonna hurt. I think he stays.
This is not entirely accurate. Players who make it to a SECOND NBA contract are getting paid insane money. If he stays another year do not compare what he would make his first year to his potential NIL income, but compare it to his last year of pay since his career in the NBA will be shorter.
Not necessarily.
Still business to be done, and Reed holds the NIL negotiating advantage if he hasn't already declared he's returning. If they know he's returning they might not put as much on the table for him.
He's worth even more in NIL if he packages the deal WITH the declaration of return.
Yeah kind of what I was talking about. I don’t tend to pay much attention to him. During the coaching search he seemed to constantly want to appear to be out in front of things, but didn’t seem to really know that much.
Every time I hear Jeff say they are gathering information this is what I’m really hearing lol
You have to understand that the business is just that way. A friend of mine explained that to me years ago. Especially know that they have a subscription side, they have to be desperate for timely info and "breaking" news. There are still people willing to pay for premium content, but not if it's repeatedly reposted from other premium sites all of the time.
To be fair, NOBODY had any good info locally that wasn't what we threw around on this free board
Excellent. Look forward to hearing how venmo works for you on this transaction
Thought the same. The look on Jeff's face and the things he has said in interviews makes it clear to me that Reed is making this one.
I wouldn’t read too much into what was said today. Sheppard is a lottery pick and his stock will never be better. He’s gone as this is life changing money.
I get it. There’s a reason I don’t pay much attention. I tend to like more in depth analysis vs. idle gossip. Different strokes.
I kinda feel this way too but I honestly think he’s still torn. I’d put it at 80% chance he goes pro, but that’s down from about 95% a couple weeks ago
Totally agree! One draft analyst stated something to the tune of thinking Reed and his family wanting to come back for another year at Kentucky, instilling his legacy, rather than going to a team like the Charlotte Hornets or Toronto Raptors. Being that UK is where the Sheppard's hearts are at, along with the hiring of lifelong friend Mark Pope and the massive NIL money that is waiting on him, it makes the most sense for Reed to stay another year. Plus, this would undoubtedly be Reed's team.
