General
After missing all of last season due to a preseason injury, Shields will be back as one of the court leaders of the Buffaloes ... A talented point guard, Shields is gifted at distributing the ball, but also has the ability to score when needed ... Has big-game experience as he has started in two LSC Conference Championships games during his time in Canyon.

2006-07
Redshirted the entire 2006-07 season after suffering a preseason injury.

2005-06 (Sophomore)
In his second season in the program, Shields emerged as a leader on the floor, starting 26 games ... Finished third on the team with 91 assists, while also contributing 8.4 points per contest ... Exploded for his biggest outing of the season on Feb. 22 against Midwestern State as he poured in a career-high 25 points, most coming from the free throw line where he converted 13-of-16 attempts ... Made an impact in the LSC Championship clinching victory over Tarleton State on March 4, registering 16 points.

2004-05 (Freshman)
Played in 29 games, starting 10 ... Averaged 3.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.4 steals per game ... Netted a career-high 13 points in a loss at Tarleton State (12-13-04), one of two games where he posted double-digit points ... Dished out three or more assists in nine games, including career-high eight in a win over Midwestern State (1-20-05) ... Had career-high two steals in two games ... Pulled down a career-high five rebounds in a loss at Angelo State (2-10-05).

Palo Duro High School
Led the PDHS to a 32-2 record in the 2003-04 season ... Earned first-team All-District honors all four years of high school, as well as All-Region honors ... Averaged 17 points and five assists per game during his senior year ... Was on the same AAU West Texas Extreme team with teammate Tyler Cooper, leading the Extreme to consecutive appearances in the AAU BCI National Tournament.

Personal
Born November 19, 1985 ... Son of Brent Shields and Imelda Saucedo ... Majoring in criminal justice.