'16 PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)

[URIRecruitingInfo]

Jeremy Sheppard - PG
From: Richmond, VA
School: College of Central Florida
Travel/AAU: Team Loaded

Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 160

RANKINGS:
Rivals: 3 Stars
247Sports: 2 Stars, 70 Grade
JucoRecruiting Top 100: #67





TOP 4:
Rhode Island (Verbally Committed 3/30/19, Signed 4/18/19)
Eastern Michigan
North Carolina Central
SMU

JUCO Stats: http://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2018-1 ... eppardsjc5
Freshman Stats at East Carolina: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... y-sheppard

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/ ... eppard-615
http://247sports.com/Player/Jeremy-Sheppard-76972/
http://verbalcommits.com/players/jeremy-carter-sheppard

[rambone 78]

Sheppard's FT percentage of 82.8% ranks 285th in the JUCO ranks. Are the baskets bigger? 284 better than that?

On URI, if he comes here and shoots that percentage, there will be a parade down Upper College road in his honor...….

[Billyboy78]

Sheppard's FT percentage of 82.8% ranks 285th in the JUCO ranks. Are the baskets bigger? 284 better than that?

On URI, if he comes here and shoots that percentage, there will be a parade down Upper College road in his honor...….

Looser rims.

[Iggy1979]

My biggest worry would be that someone promises him he'll start.

[steviep123]

So he doesn't have to sit a year right? We'll still need a point guard for after Fatts graduates, preferably one who comes in Jeff's senior year, who'll be a junior when Fatts graduates....keep the point guards coming!

[sf2010]

Sheppard's FT percentage of 82.8% ranks 285th in the JUCO ranks. Are the baskets bigger? 284 better than that?

On URI, if he comes here and shoots that percentage, there will be a parade down Upper College road in his honor...….

His 77-93 raw number of FTs made ranked 285. His 82.8% ranked 66th.

But yeah, the numbers look real good. Obviously a tad undersized, but if he was 6'4" he'd be going to Kentucky. I say go for it!

[sf2010]

My biggest worry would be that someone promises him he'll start.

I would imagine that's why NC Centeral and Eastern Michigan made his final 4

[steveystuds06]

[rhodyfan3]

[Rhodymob05]

Solid confidence stroke.

[Rhody15]

So he doesn't have to sit a year right? We'll still need a point guard for after Fatts graduates, preferably one who comes in Jeff's senior year, who'll be a junior when Fatts graduates....keep the point guards coming!

Pretty sure Sheppard will come in as a junior, so he won’t be here after Fatts graduates.

[ramster]

So he doesn't have to sit a year right? We'll still need a point guard for after Fatts graduates, preferably one who comes in Jeff's senior year, who'll be a junior when Fatts graduates....keep the point guards coming!

Junior College players do not sit out. They are eligible immediately unless some question or issue on academics

[Iggy1979]

A PG is still a priority for '20.

[steviep123]

So he doesn't have to sit a year right? We'll still need a point guard for after Fatts graduates, preferably one who comes in Jeff's senior year, who'll be a junior when Fatts graduates....keep the point guards coming!

Pretty sure Sheppard will come in as a junior, so he won’t be here after Fatts graduates.

Yes, I know. Fatts and Sheppard would be seniors together. Which is why they need another PG for at least that year so he'll have some backup experience once Fatts and Sheppard (if he comes) graduate.

[PeterRamTime]

Fatts and Shepard could be similar to Jordan Bone and lamonte Turner of Tennessee. Two high level smaller guards.

[Rhody83]

The nice thing is Sheppard is a legit 6’1” which could make him a better defender than Fatts (who is probably 5’9”-5’10”).

[Rhodymob05]

Jameer Nelson and Delante West type.

[Ramrod]

Wonder what the story is why he left East Carolina to go to Juco.

[Rhody83]

Wonder what the story is why he left East Carolina to go to Juco.

Go see Transfer thread under NCAA or Bust.
He was suspended/thrown off ECU for breaking team rules.

[Running Ram]

if Sheppard's got his act together and he's a good teammate, no disrespect to Omar, but I'd take two years of Sheppard over three years of Silverio. Sorry to read about Omar losing his Gram, it's always terrible losing a loved one. Even though he transferred out he's part of Rhody mbb. Hope he knows we will always pull for him.

[rambone 78]

A PG is still a priority for '20.

A huge priority. Whoever we get likely won't play much behind Fatts and Sheppard [again if he comes] his freshman year....sometimes that impacts who we will get but hopefully it will work out.

[eli#10]

I think you have to trust Cox and the staff on this one. I don't see Cox bringing in anyone who is not all in based on where the team is at this point in time.

[ramster]

Freshman Year Recognition

https://www.witn.com/content/sports/Jer ... 92033.html

[TruePoint]

A PG is still a priority for '20.

A huge priority. Whoever we get likely won't play much behind Fatts and Sheppard [again if he comes] his freshman year....sometimes that impacts who we will get but hopefully it will work out.

There are going to be minutes available. Like 35 of them, just from Jeff leaving, plus Thompson’s minutes. The type of impact guy we want won’t be scared off by Fatts, Shepard and Hammond. He will see the opening created by the departure of our the guy leading the team in minutes as a chance to get on the floor right away and then a chance to play as much as he can handle for another three years.

[Rhody83]

[SandorClegane]

Has this kid given any indication on when he is going to choose a school?

[Iggy1979]

We hope by Monday!

[rhodylaw]

I love the idea of having an established PG with Fatts in 20. Bring in a freshmen to back these two guys up and get up to speed for 21.

[Billyboy78]

Jeremy 'liked' this tweet.

[ramster]

Sheppard's Stats for 31 games:

90-203 on 3FGs for 44.3%
77-93 on FTs for 82.8%
3.4 rebounds per game
4.7 assists per game
2.4 steals per game
1.5 assist/turnover ratio

What keeps this kid from challenging for the starting PG position? Just asking for a friend.

[Mongo]

I hope he chooses us, he’s exactly what we need right now.

[Billyboy78]

Sheppard's Stats for 31 games:

90-203 on 3FGs for 44.3%
77-93 on FTs for 82.8%
3.4 rebounds per game
4.7 assists per game
2.4 steals per game
1.5 assist/turnover ratio

What keeps this kid from challenging for the starting PG position? Just asking for a friend.

Over Jeff? Really? In my opinion, Jeff is the 4th best PG in URI history.

[bigappleram]

Don't get caught up in positions, it's positionless basketball. Need more than 1-2 guys that can handle the ball, facilitate for others, and score on their own. This kid seems to fit that.

[ramster]

Sheppard's Stats for 31 games:

90-203 on 3FGs for 44.3%
77-93 on FTs for 82.8%
3.4 rebounds per game
4.7 assists per game
2.4 steals per game
1.5 assist/turnover ratio

What keeps this kid from challenging for the starting PG position? Just asking for a friend.

Over Jeff? Really? In my opinion, Jeff is the 4th best PG in URI history.

Not Jeff, of course not. Have you read my posts all year about the PG position? Not Jeff

[ramster]

Need more guys who can shoot 3 pointers too
Watching the NCAA and NIT games shooting the 3 ball with proficiency is critical.
And not from just one player

[Billyboy78]

Sheppard's Stats for 31 games:

90-203 on 3FGs for 44.3%
77-93 on FTs for 82.8%
3.4 rebounds per game
4.7 assists per game
2.4 steals per game
1.5 assist/turnover ratio

What keeps this kid from challenging for the starting PG position? Just asking for a friend.

Over Jeff? Really? In my opinion, Jeff is the 4th best PG in URI history.

Not Jeff, of course not. Have you read my posts all year about the PG position? Not Jeff

I know you're not a big Fatts fan. I've never seen Sheppard play, so I have no idea. I know his shooting stats at ECU weren't good, but were very good last year. It seems not a lot of defense is played at the JUCO level, but it also would be expected that he's improved quite a bit since he played D1 three seasons ago. I would expect his numbers to be somewhere in between. But 38-40 % from three would still be nice.

[Rhody74]

40% from 3 is as efficient as 60% from 2 so I welcome those numbers.

[ramster]

40% from 3 is as efficient as 60% from 2 so I welcome those numbers.

Exactly

90-203 on 3FGs for 44.3%
77-93 on FTs for 82.8%

To put in perspective only one of the Top 50 Three Point shooters in the A10 hit over 40%. Laurent hit 35-75 for 46.7%

Most attempts in A10 were the freshman, Frampton from Davidson with 100-266 for 37.6%

203 Attempts would put Sheppard with the highest of the A10
Pierre took 215, Gilyard 204, Bess 203

Love Sheppard with 44.3% on 203 attempts, a big number PLUS he shows his shooting prowness by hitting 77-93 FTs for 82.8%

Excellent prospect for us.

[steveystuds06]

I'm actually impressed by his freshman stats. He had some big games against tough competition and improved his scoring and 3 pt shooting in conference play. As we saw this year it's very hard for freshman to make an immediate impact.

All year long we were stuck with whatever Fatts showed up. Sometimes he was the best player on the floor and sometimes he shot more threes than Antwan Walker in the 2001-02 NBA season (645). Cox will now have the luxury of sitting Fatts if he's in foul trouble and more importantly ice cold. I expect a more consistent Fatts next year, but knowing that he has competition for his spot will hopefully make him a more complete efficient player.

We need this kid for a variety of reasons! Get this done Cox!!!

Sheppard and Terrell had very similar freshman seasons. If he ends up being half the player Terrell is I'll be happy.

[Rhody Sody]

He’s checked into the hotel in Newport, hopefully we land this guy

[ramster]

Great to hear. Nice weather too.

[bwerner10]

Nice weekend in Newport, that has to increase the odds of closing him, hard to beat that combination.

[bigappleram]

I hope it doesn’t come down to the “surroundings” bc Dallas and the SMU coeds will crush us if that’s what matters. Luckily it almost never does, the next guy that says he came to Rhody for the beaches or the weather will be the first.

[phipsiGD'11]

URI is known for having some highly ranked co-eds, if you know what I mean

[bigappleram]

URI is known for having some highly ranked co-eds, if you know what I mean

No doubt, but SMU is next level. Like Arizona State next level.

[rhodyruckus]

What is this, a Playboy magazine article? "Hot co-eds of the Pac10"

[DanInAZ]

URI is known for having some highly ranked co-eds, if you know what I mean

No doubt, but SMU is next level. Like Arizona State next level.

I have 1st hand knowledge of that every single day.

[reef]

I am sure he will have a great time in Newport and ultimately choose URI

[rambone 78]

Can JUCO's commit during a visit?

Transfers can anytime I think.

[rambone 78]

Back when I went to URI the coeds there were VERY highly ranked lol.

As a party school we were number 2 in the country one year.....don't remember who votes on those sort of things.

I majored in business admin with a minor in partying....maybe that's why I don't remember?