Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports© Kentucky Wire
Kentucky basketball had 11 former players performing in the 2024 NBA Summer League, including all three who were drafted this year. With the action winding down in Las Vegas, several ESPN analysts discussed some of what they saw.
Reed Sheppard was heavily praised by the group. Tim Bontemps called him the biggest surprise of the Summer League, saying:
Big Blue Nation had plenty of players to root for over the past few weeks, with some old favorites getting playing time. Next up, the regular season, and seeing how the Summer League performances translate.
This article originally appeared on Kentucky Wire: ESPN comments on Summer League performances of two former Wildcats