5 transfer point guards Kentucky should target to replace Reed Sheppard

After days of speculation and hope from Kentucky fans that projected lottery pick Reed Sheppard would return to Lexington for his sophomore year, he officially announced that he would be declaring for the NBA Draft on Thursday.

Now, Kentucky has just three players on its roster for the 2024-25 season -- including sophomore Jordan Burks and incoming freshmen Travis Perry and Collin Chandler.

Mark Pope's best teams have been led by strong guards and shooters -- two skillsets that Kentucky now needs with the departure of Sheppard.

With thousands of players in the transfer portal and numerous major prospects still without a transfer destination, Kentucky has a few that it needs to target.

Here's a breakdown of five point guards Kentucky should prioritize to replace Sheppard.