2018-2019 Men's Basketball Roster
Acoveno, Shane
Jersey Number 21
Shane Acoveno
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Milford, Pa.
- High School:
- Delaware Valley High School
- Major:
- Computer Science (EN)
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the strong academics, particularly the engineering programs. Also, I wanted to be challenged athletically on the Division I level.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018-19): Saw action in eight games, seven coming in Patriot League play … Posted six points and two rebounds on the season while knocking down 3-of-4 field goals … Tied a career-high four points, while grabbing a rebound, in win over Navy (2/9) … Grabbed a rebound against Colgate (2/4) … Saw action late vs. Boston University (1/26) and at Colgate (1/12) … Played in the final minute vs. Loyola (1/6), scoring two points on 1-of-1 shooting … Had a late-game block in the season opener at Monmouth (11/6) … Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017-18): Got into seven games, including six of the final eight games of the season … Finished with seven points and five rebounds, shooting 3-of-4 from the field ... Knocked down only three-point attempt of the season ... Saw action in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Boston University (3/1) … Played the final four minutes in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (2/24) … Knocked down a late three-pointer vs. Army West Point (2/17) … Grabbed an offensive rebound in overtime win at American (2/10) … Strong effort in big win over Boston University (2/3), posting career highs in points (4) and rebounds (3). Marked first-career points … Saw first collegiate action, grabbing a rebound against Eastern University (11/19) ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Delaware Valley High School in Northeast Pennsylvania … Scored more than 900 career points and was the Lackawanna League All-Star Game MVP … Averaged a double-double as a junior and senior … Two-time Lackawanna League All-Conference honoree … Led Delaware Valley to a Lackawanna League Championship.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 4, two times; last vs. Navy (2/9/19)
Rebounds: 3 vs. Boston University (2/3/18)
GETTING TO KNOW SHANE
Major: College of Engineering
Favorite Place on Campus: The gym
Favorite Thing about Lehigh: Being a part of the basketball team
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Musical Artist: Too many to list
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Usain Bolt
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Quickness
Dream Job: Entrepreneur
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I have worn it since middle school
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Track and field (high jump)
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Save a lot for the future, share with my family and donate to charities
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018-19): Saw action in eight games, seven coming in Patriot League play … Posted six points and two rebounds on the season while knocking down 3-of-4 field goals … Tied a career-high four points, while grabbing a rebound, in win over Navy (2/9) … Grabbed a rebound against Colgate (2/4) … Saw action late vs. Boston University (1/26) and at Colgate (1/12) … Played in the final minute vs. Loyola (1/6), scoring two points on 1-of-1 shooting … Had a late-game block in the season opener at Monmouth (11/6) … Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017-18): Got into seven games, including six of the final eight games of the season … Finished with seven points and five rebounds, shooting 3-of-4 from the field ... Knocked down only three-point attempt of the season ... Saw action in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Boston University (3/1) … Played the final four minutes in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (2/24) … Knocked down a late three-pointer vs. Army West Point (2/17) … Grabbed an offensive rebound in overtime win at American (2/10) … Strong effort in big win over Boston University (2/3), posting career highs in points (4) and rebounds (3). Marked first-career points … Saw first collegiate action, grabbing a rebound against Eastern University (11/19) ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Delaware Valley High School in Northeast Pennsylvania … Scored more than 900 career points and was the Lackawanna League All-Star Game MVP … Averaged a double-double as a junior and senior … Two-time Lackawanna League All-Conference honoree … Led Delaware Valley to a Lackawanna League Championship.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2017-18 | 7-0 | 34-4.9 | 3-4 | .750 | 1-1 | 1.000 | 0-0 | -- | 5 | 0.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.0 |
| 2018-19 | 8-0 | 14-1.8 | 3-4 | .750 | 0-0 | -- | 0-0 | -- | 2 | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Totals | 15-0 | 48-3.2 | 6-8 | .750 | 1-1 | 1.000 | 0-0 | -- | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0.9 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 4, two times; last vs. Navy (2/9/19)
Rebounds: 3 vs. Boston University (2/3/18)
GETTING TO KNOW SHANE
Major: College of Engineering
Favorite Place on Campus: The gym
Favorite Thing about Lehigh: Being a part of the basketball team
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Musical Artist: Too many to list
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Usain Bolt
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Quickness
Dream Job: Entrepreneur
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I have worn it since middle school
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Track and field (high jump)
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Save a lot for the future, share with my family and donate to charities
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