Matt, congrats and best wishes. I am Shep Sparks, son of Cherry who lives next to your Grandmother. I’ve met your dad and grandmother and late grandfather (go ND!). My late father was a basketball player who played baseball at Butler.
I was a point guard at Johnston High in Iowa who played football at the Air Force Academy. My wife, boys, and I live in Kansas City now. Saw you play in KC a couple years ago and have been to a few games in IC. Saw one of your games in Vegas on TV this summer.
Basketball and Life Overseas 
Matt, congrats and best wishes. I am Shep Sparks, son of Cherry who lives next to your Grandmother. I’ve met your dad and grandmother and late grandfather (go ND!). My late father was a basketball player who played baseball at Butler.
I was a point guard at Johnston High in Iowa who played football at the Air Force Academy. My wife, boys, and I live in Kansas City now. Saw you play in KC a couple years ago and have been to a few games in IC. Saw one of your games in Vegas on TV this summer.
Mom told me of your blog today. Sounds wonderful.
I think the NBA will be calling.
Best, Shep