The Utah Jazz could use some depth in their backcourt.
were extremely busy at the NBA Draft Combine last week. They interviewed a total of 14 players, and Jazz CEO Danny Ainge was present in person to watch the measurements, drills, and scrimmages.
There was plenty to talk about after the prospects displayed their strengths to their potential future teams, but one player who did stand out was Sheppard. According to Jazz beat writer "Kentucky freshman guard Reed Sheppard tested incredibly well at the combine, " Todd wrote. "Though measuring in at just 6-feet-1.75 inches without shoes on, he posted the eighth-best standing vertical leap and fourth-best max vertical leap among all combine participants. The Jazz were already intrigued by Sheppard’s athleticism and skill, but he also had a great interview with the Jazz.
Sheppard scored 52.1% from three on 4.4 attempts per game in college. He was also an extremely active defender, snagging 2.5 steals per game. Despite measuring 6’1.75 without shoes, Sheppard recorded all participants' fourth-best max vertical leap with a 42-inch max vertical.
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