Former Kentucky Wildcats shined in the NBA Summer League on Friday

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as draft picks from all NBA teams as well as young NBA and G League players look to make a name for themselves. That's exactly what a pair of former Kentucky Wildcats did on Friday night. Koby Brea, who was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 41st pick, was looking to prove he belongs. Then there was Reed Sheppard's performance, who was proving he is ready to shine in Houston after going #2 overall in 2024.

Brea's performance was very promising for a second round pick. He put up 19 points on 4 threes, 3 rebounds and a steal. The 6-7 guard started the night 3-3 from deep, and it certainly didn't stop him. He helped lead the Suns to a 103-84 win over the Wizards in his Summer League debut. Then comes Reed Sheppard, who went #2 overall in 2024 to the Houston Rockets, before seeing limited action last season. is now back in the Summer League, and he's playing like a star. In Houston's first game of this year's Summer League, Sheppard dropped 28 points on 6 threes, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, as well as 4 steals and 3 blocks on the defensive end. His performance fell short, as the Rockets lost 95-92 to the LA Clippers.