Jeff Sheppard is more than just a two-time National Champion and 1998 Most Oustanding Player–he’s a father to one of the most interesting Kentucky high school prospects in recent memory. Reed Sheppard, the 17-year-old son of Jeff, recently picked up an offer from Wildcat head coach John Calipari after a stellar showing in Birmingham, Alabama last weekend.
KSR was able to talk with Jeff about what led to the offer from Coach Cal, how Reed will respond to the pressure moving forward, and how he’s enjoying being a father more than anything else right now. Below is the full Q&A from our conversation.