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.

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,

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.