ECUs Sheppard earns AAC Rookie of the Week award

Sheppard made seven of 11 field goals attempts in two games last week and was 4 of 7 from 3-point range.

ECU athletic communications photo by Rob Goldberg Jr.—ECU athletic communications photo by Rob Goldberg Jr.
Freshman guard Jeremy Sheppard has begun to find a rhythm for the Pirates after being suspended for the first three games this season

East Carolina’s Jeremy Sheppard has been named the American Athletic Conference’s Rookie of the Week for his performances in a pair of Pirates victories. The 6-foot-1 combo guard posted career highs in scoring in both games by hitting for nine points against Hampton, then posting a 13-point, eight-assist effort in Saturday’s impressive 69-56 victory against NC Central. He also had five rebounds and two steals in the game. Sheppard, who was suspended for the season’s first three games because of a team violation, made seven of 11 field goals attempts for the week and was 4 of 7 from 3-point range. “Back to back, these are the two best games he’s had,” coach Jeff Lebo said after the Central game. “He’s got a long way to go yet, but he’s getting better. I thought he was outstanding taking care of the ball, making plays, he gave us another ballhandler with speed with the ball and he shot it well.”