Reed Sheppard’s journey in the G-League was short-lived. After just three games with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets have announced that they are recalling the rookie back up to the Rockets.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One day after being assigned to the G League, Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard scored an impressive 49 points in his debut with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard turned in a sensational performance in his first game on assignment in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

The Houston Rockets assigned Reed Sheppard to their NBA G League affiliate the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday. The rookie’s minutes have dwindled the last few weeks. On December 27th, Sheppard played just four minutes against the Timberwolves,

Reed Sheppard rarely received the opportunity to light up the scoreboard in scant minutes with the Houston Rockets this season. Houston's latest lottery rookie took advantage of his new starring role during Tuesday's G League debut in Rio Grande Valley.

That is certainly proving true with Reed Sheppard. Just two years ago, Sheppard was seen as the local throw-in for a John Calipari recruiting class that was the best in the country. Cal had three of the top five recruits in the nation -- Justin Edwards,

Former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, had an impressive G League debut Tuesday.

The 3rd overall pick proved his slow start at the NBA level will be short-lived as Rockets fans should remain patient with his development.

Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard was one of the more promising prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft but he hasn't been able to carve out a consistent role in the Rockets' crowded rotation. But his recent performance in the NBA G League indicates it's only a matter of time.