The Indiana Pacers' shooting guard Ben Sheppard was born on July 16, 2001. The Pacers selected him with the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. He attended Greater Atlanta Christian High School (GAC), where he helped the school win the Class AAA State Championship in his junior year by averaging 13.7 points per game (via his college roster page). He enrolled at Belmont University after graduating in 2019 and averaged 2.9 points in 32 games during his first season. He made the first-team All-OVC (Ohio Valley Conference) after averaging 16.2 points per game in 2022.
In his senior year, Sheppard averaged 18.8 points per game and was selected to the 2023 first-team All-MVC (Missouri Valley Conference). After being drafted in July 2023, he agreed to a rookie contract worth $13 million for four years, with an average salary of $3.25 million per year as per Spotrac. He participated in 57 games during the 2023–24 season, averaging 4.4 points, 0.9 assists, and 1.6 rebounds.
What is Ben Sheppard’s wingspan?
Ben Sheppard’s wingspan is 6 feet 8 inches, according to NBA 2K25 Rating.
Ben Sheppard’s Physical Attributes
| Height | 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Age | 23 years old (as of May 2025) |
Ben Sheppard’s Height
Ben Sheppard stands 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm tall as per his NBA profile.
Ben Sheppard’s Weight
Ben Sheppard weighs 190 pounds or 86 kg as per his NBA profile.
Ben Sheppard’s Age
Ben Sheppard is 23 years old as of May 2025. He was born on July 16, 2001.
FAQs on Ben Sheppard
A. Ben Sheppard was born and raised in Georgia, Atlanta, in the United States.
A. Ben Sheppard stands 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm tall.
A. Ben Sheppard plays in the shooting guard position for the Indiana Pacers.
A. Ben Sheppard attended the Belmont University from 2019 to 2023.
