| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1976-03-28)March 28, 1976 (age 48) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lee (Baytown, Texas) |
| College | New Mexico (1994–1998) |
| NBA draft | 1998:undrafted |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2000 | Athlon Leper |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Clayton Shields (born March 28, 1976) is a retired Americanbasketball player. He was namedWestern Athletic Conference co-Player of the Year at theUniversity of New Mexico and played professionally in six countries.
Shields, a 6'8small forward fromBaytown, Texas, played college basketball at New Mexico from 1994 to 1998. As a freshman, Shields cracked the starting lineup and averaged 10.5points and 4.8rebounds per game, making theWestern Athletic Conference (WAC) all-newcomer team.[1] Shields would start for his remaining three years, scoring 1,837 points (14.4 per game) and collecting 758 rebounds (5.9 per game) for his career. As a senior in1997–98, Shields was named co-WAC player of the year withTexas Christian'sLee Nailon, after averaging 16.7 points and 6.8 rebounds and leading the Lobos to the1998 NCAA Tournament.[1]
After graduating from New Mexico, Shields played professionally in Italy, Cyprus, Belgium, Portugal and Australia, as well as in the United States. He later returned to the state of New Mexico as the coach of theGallup Talons.American Basketball Association'sGallup Talons.[2]
Since the end of his playing and coaching career, Shields has pursued a career in law enforcement, serving since 2010 as a criminal investigator in the District Attorney's office inDallas County, Texas.[3]
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