Selected as the national freshman of the year by the USBWA and NABC during his one-and-done season with Kentucky, Reed Sheppard stormed into his rookie year with the Hawks with strong performances during the Summer League. Wearing a pair of black and red Nike Kobe 6 Protros, Sheppard has put up big numbers and is considered by some bookies to be among the favorites for Rookie of the Year honors.