Kentucky’s Jeff Sheppard talks about new basketball coach John Calipari, his similarities with Louisville coach Rick Pitino, and how the new coach has been reaching out to older players. (Run time is 3:27; transcription after the jump.)
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Jeff Sheppard
Jeff Sheppard Podcast: Titans of Kentucky
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Jeff Sheppard: Inside My Clothing Line
Former Kentucky guard Jeff Sheppard owns a clothing company called 15 Inc., named after his jersey number.
In school, I had no idea I would be in the apparel business. I was just focused on school and basketball. I majored in math education, which has come to help me a little bit.
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Jeff Sheppard: With Wall Aboard, Time to Build Team
For the first time in a long time, the Bluegrass state is buzzing again about the recruits coming to UK!!! I too am very excited and look forward to watching the new coach and new players play next season.
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Jeff Sheppard: April 20th Mailbag
Q: Just curious, do you still go visit the team and play pickup games with them and give them tips to get better? Other former players have said that Gillispie wanted to keep people at arms length from the current team, did you feel that way as well? – Tim Gray
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Jeff Sheppard: Calipari Is a Breath of Fresh Air
John Calipari’s hiring was one of the best moves Mitch Barnhart has made here at Kentucky. Coach Calipari immediately brought a new fresh breath of air to the Commonwealth. His charisma, humility and realness in yesterday’s press conference should have every Kentucky fan excited about the future.
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Jeff Sheppard: ‘98 Title Showed Value Of Teamwork
These are tough times – especially for Kentucky basketball fans. In two years under “savior” Billy Gillispie, the Wildcats have lost at home to schools such as Gardner-Webb and VMI. And now they just missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 18 years.
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