Ashley Shields
Ashley Shields (born June 15, 1985) is an American professional women's basketball player, most recently with the Detroit Shock of the WNBA. Shields, who attended Southwest Tennessee Community College, became the first WNBA player drafted out of a community college. The Houston Comets took her with the eighth pick in the 2007 WNBA Draft.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 15, 1985 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Melrose (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| College | SW Tennessee CC (2006–2007) |
| WNBA draft | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Comets | |
| Playing career | 2007–present |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 3 |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Houston Comets |
| 2008 | Detroit Shock |
| 2008–2011 | Elizur-Maccabi Netanya |
| 2011–present | Dobrí anjeli Košice |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
WNBA career
Shields debuted in 2007, appearing in 26 games her rookie season, averaging 5.3 points per game for the Comets. She played in just three games in 2008 before being waived. She was eventually signed by the Detroit Shock, appearing in seven regular season games and averaging 3.1 points per game. Shields also appeared in three playoff games during the Shock's title run, scoring two points.[1]
Shields was traded to the Atlanta Dream before the 2009 season, but was waived before play began.
Overseas career
Shields signed with Israeli women's team Elitzur-Maccabi Netanya in 2008, and became the leading scorer in the Israeli women's league. In 2011, she left the team to join Dobri Anjeli Kosice in Slovakia.[2]
References
- Ashley Shields
- Ashley Shields leaves Elizur Netanya Archived April 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine