Isaiah Reed Sheppard, born June 24, 2004, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets, selected as the 3rd pick in the 2024 NBA draft. A highly-touted four-star recruit, he excelled at North Laurel High School, earning Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year and Kentucky Mr. Basketball honors before starring for the Kentucky Wildcats. At Kentucky, he was named SEC Freshman of the Year and National Freshman of the Year by multiple associations.

After declaring for the NBA draft on April 18, 2024, Sheppard made his professional debut with the Rockets on October 23, 2024. Following a brief assignment to the G-League, he was recalled to an increased role, notably scoring a career-high 25 points in his first NBA start on March 3, 2025. Sheppard continues a strong family basketball legacy, as both his parents also played college basketball at Kentucky.