[Van Hagar]

I really think Sheppard’s overall performance last night was one of the greatest individual UK performances I’ve ever seen, when you take in the whole body of work. I mean, 32 on 11-of-14, (4 of 7 3’s, 7 of 7 2’s), plus 6 of 6 at the line, and never once did the ball even touch the rim. PLUS seven assists, five rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Oh, and a game winner to top off 23 in the second half when we overcame a 13-point hole. Yes, there were two turnovers, one at a crucial time, but over 35 minutes of high level college basketball you are gonna make a few. I just thought it was a master class in what a great college player can do.

Now we should be able to hold serve at home with Arkansas and Vandy (although Arkansas is dangerous), then head into Knoxville for the season finale that should have a whole lot on the line.