In the midst of the worst Kentucky basketball season in decades, many across the Big Blue Nation are looking for change in the near future. Grievances in the style of play are not as loud as the way John Calipari constructs his teams. As one-and-done talents falter, fans point to one player from Eastern Kentucky to make that change, Reed Sheppard.
The double-legacy recruit has become one of the biggest stories in the state as the point guard averaging over 33.1 points per game has led North Laurel to an undefeated start to the 2020-21 season. Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated traveled to London to watch Sheppard operate and speak with his family.