In the latest episode of Intellectual But Ignant, we had a real special guest—Coach Darnell "Shep" Shepard coming straight out of 375 Holt Road—. He’s the assistant coach for the reigning state champions at Wheeler High School, head of production at Honor Roll Clothing, a certified VertiMax trainer, and also lends a hand with the Decatur Blazers program. Mako and Shep dove deep into basketball talk, from Shep winning 4 out of the last 6 state championships to working under the legendary Coach Larry Thompson. We explored his early beginnings in New York, his move to Georgia, and how he found his calling as a coach. Coach Shep is what you’d call a true players’ coach—always front and center for both his current and former players. He spoke about recognizing greatness early on, including his long-standing relationship with Utah Jazz starting point guard Isiah Collier, who he’s known since middle school. We also touched on the flawed ranking systems for high school athletes and how that motivates both him and his players. Shep opened up about how raising a child with autism has taught him patience and life lessons that carry over into how he coaches and supports his team. We talked about his journey with Honor Roll Clothing, a brand that’s been going strong for nearly 15 years, and how their slogan, “Excellence is a process,” applies to all areas of life. From legendary players he’s seen firsthand, to the historic talent coming out of Wheeler, to his sharp ear for music, the conversation was full of gems. It could’ve been a little more “ignant,” but overall, it was a powerful discussion with someone allot would consider is already a Georgia legend. So kick back, relax, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok! 📸 Instagram: @ibiworldd @shepboogie @honorrollclothing @intellectuallythuggin 🐦 Twitter: @IBIPODCAST 🎵 TikTok: @INTELLECTUALBUTIGNANT 🎧 Catch the full episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify #ibi #entertainment #comedy #sports #podcast #espn #wheeler #fathers #blackfathers #aau #jetacademy #hiphop #music #life #travel #mentalhealth #inspiration #love #basketball #football #newyork #atlanta #detroit #london #europe #interview #knicks