Jeff Sheppard
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 29, 1974 Marietta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McIntosh (Peachtree City, Georgia) |
| College | Kentucky (1993–1998) |
| NBA draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1998–2001 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1999–2000 | Benetton Treviso |
| 2000–2001 | Cordivari Roseto |
| 2001 | Würth Roma |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jeffrey Kyle Sheppard (born September 29, 1974) is a retired American professional and collegiate basketball player.
Born in Marietta, Georgia, Sheppard was Player of the Year in Georgia in 1993 at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City.
The 6' 3" (1.90 m) University of Kentucky guard (1993–1998), was named Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio in 1998. He played on two national championship teams at the University of Kentucky under Rick Pitino in 1996 and under Tubby Smith in 1998.
The success of his college basketball career did not carry over into the professional leagues in which he entered. He played briefly in the National Basketball Association with the Atlanta Hawks during the 1998-99 season, averaging 2.2 points and 1.2 rebounds in only 18 games. He has since played professionally in Italy with Benetton Treviso (1999-00) (won the Italian Cup), Cordivari Roseto (2000–01) and Würth Roma (2001). He played in the preseason games (but not in any regular season games) for the Toronto Raptors in 2000. He cited the September 11 terrorist attacks as being a factor in his decision to retire from basketball.
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