2013-2014 Men's Basketball Roster
Whitfield, Shane
Jersey Number 23
Shane Whitfield
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Raleigh, N.C.
- High School:
- Word of God Christian Academy
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the academics and the opportunity to play college basketball.”
2013-14 UPDATE: (As of Jan. 15):
- Scored four points at Loyola (1/11).
- Posted four points on 2-of-5 shooting while adding five rebounds and an assist vs. Boston University (1/5).
- Made sixth straight start at Colgate (1/2), finishing with two points, two rebounds and a career-high three assists in double overtime thriller.
- Scored six points on 3-of-5 shooting at Bryant (12/30).
- Had three points and five rebounds in win over Quinnipiac (12/21).
- Finished with nine points (all in the second half) while adding three rebounds and two assists against LIU Brooklyn (12/9).
- Scored a career-high 11 points while adding two assists, two rebounds, a block and steal vs. UMBC (12/7).
- Posted career highs in points (9), rebounds (6), assists (2) and steals (1) in breakout performance vs. Sacred Heart (12/1).
- Made first-career start at South Dakota State (11/26).
- Scored two points and added four rebounds in 22 minutes against Texas Southern (11/25).
- Finished with six points, two rebounds and an assist at Pittsburgh (11/20).
- Strong game at Houston (11/17) with a career-high seven points while adding two rebounds in 21 minutes.
- Tallied first-career assist at Fordham (11/15).
- Posted three points and four rebounds in home opener against Rider (11/12).
- Had one point and one rebound in 10 minutes at Minnesota (11/8).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Versatile 6-7 guard/forward from Wod of God Christian Academy in North Carolina … Played AAU ball with the SEBL All-Stars … Named 2010-11 New Bern Sun Journal Player of the Year … Named to the 2011-12 NCISAA All-State team … Led Word of God to the state championship as a senior … Garnered the award for highest GPA as a student-athlete senior year.
CAREER STATISTICS
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Place on Campus: Upper Court
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Rick Ross
Favorite Movie: The Vow, The Notebook & Friday
Favorite TV Show: Martin and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite Website: Nike.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews and Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: Knicks
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Ed Reed
Hobbies: Basketball and texting
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Dime Magazine and Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Dubai
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing
Dream Job: NBA or Investment Banker
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was the best available number my freshman year.
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Provide for my family and donate to children’s hospitals.
- Scored four points at Loyola (1/11).
- Posted four points on 2-of-5 shooting while adding five rebounds and an assist vs. Boston University (1/5).
- Made sixth straight start at Colgate (1/2), finishing with two points, two rebounds and a career-high three assists in double overtime thriller.
- Scored six points on 3-of-5 shooting at Bryant (12/30).
- Had three points and five rebounds in win over Quinnipiac (12/21).
- Finished with nine points (all in the second half) while adding three rebounds and two assists against LIU Brooklyn (12/9).
- Scored a career-high 11 points while adding two assists, two rebounds, a block and steal vs. UMBC (12/7).
- Posted career highs in points (9), rebounds (6), assists (2) and steals (1) in breakout performance vs. Sacred Heart (12/1).
- Made first-career start at South Dakota State (11/26).
- Scored two points and added four rebounds in 22 minutes against Texas Southern (11/25).
- Finished with six points, two rebounds and an assist at Pittsburgh (11/20).
- Strong game at Houston (11/17) with a career-high seven points while adding two rebounds in 21 minutes.
- Tallied first-career assist at Fordham (11/15).
- Posted three points and four rebounds in home opener against Rider (11/12).
- Had one point and one rebound in 10 minutes at Minnesota (11/8).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Versatile 6-7 guard/forward from Wod of God Christian Academy in North Carolina … Played AAU ball with the SEBL All-Stars … Named 2010-11 New Bern Sun Journal Player of the Year … Named to the 2011-12 NCISAA All-State team … Led Word of God to the state championship as a senior … Garnered the award for highest GPA as a student-athlete senior year.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2013-14 | 17-9 | 334-19.6 | 23-53 | .453 | 1-4 | .250 | 19-35 | .543 | 42 | 2.5 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 68 | 4.0 |
| Totals | 17-9 | 334-19.6 | 24-53 | .453 | 1-4 | .250 | 19-35 | .543 | 42 | 2.5 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 68 | 4.0 |
GETTING TO KNOW SHANE
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people hereMajor & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Place on Campus: Upper Court
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Rick Ross
Favorite Movie: The Vow, The Notebook & Friday
Favorite TV Show: Martin and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite Website: Nike.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews and Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: Knicks
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Ed Reed
Hobbies: Basketball and texting
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Dime Magazine and Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Dubai
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing
Dream Job: NBA or Investment Banker
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was the best available number my freshman year.
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Provide for my family and donate to children’s hospitals.
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