After averaging 30.7 points (40.5% on 3-pointers) and 8.0 assists in three games, the NBA G League honored Reed Sheppard as its Player of the Week.

The NBA rookie is back with the Rockets and ready to show what he learned after he dropped 49 points in his G League debut with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

After three strong games in the G League, the Rockets recalled rookie guard Reed Sheppard. Houston has three games coming up over the next four days.

Rockets rookie is averaging 30.7 points, eight assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals on 40.5% shooting from 3-point range in the G League.

The start to the NBA career of Reed Sheppard has been extremely frustrating as it doesn't feel like he has been given a fair shot with the Houston Rockets. Part

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,

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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.

Rookie guard Reed Sheppard filled it up in his first game with Houston’s G League affiliate, finishing with 49 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

Rockets rookie guard Reed Sheppard was named the G League Player of the Week after a three-game stint with Rio Grande Valley.