Ben Sheppard

About

NBA shooting guard and athlete that was originally taken as a first round pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. Prior to being drafted, he played collegiate basketball at Belmont University. While at Belmont, he twice earned first team all-conference honors. 

Before Fame

He is a graduate of the Greater Atlanta Christian School. As a junior, he won Georgia's Class AAA State Championship.

Trivia

During his senior season at Belmont, he became one of four collegiate basketball players to record at least 600 points, 150 rebounds along with 75 assists in a single season. He finished his collegiate basketball career with over 1,500 points, 450 rebounds, 200 assists and 100 steals.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He is one of two siblings. 

Associated With

He credits Dwyane Wade as being one of biggest basketball influences while growing up.