
2009-10: Averaged 4.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in 25 games. ... Finished season strong with double-digit scoring efforts in three of last five games. ... Scored career-high 13 points Feb. 16 against Cincinnati Christian University. ... Hit four 3-pointers Dec. 5 against Indiana University Northwest and Feb. 23 against Asbury College.
2008-09: Redshirt season
2007-08: Averaged 2.3 points in nine games. … Hit four 3-pointers and scored career-high 12 points Jan. 22 against Concordia Seminary.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played basketball at Arlington High School. … Received Arlington High School basketball team leadership award.
AREA OF STUDY: Secondary Education (History)
WHY STEVE CHOSE IU EAST: "A fresh start"
MOST MEMORABLE BASKETBALL MOMENT: Making 12 of 14 3-pointers in one game in West Lafayette.
PARENTS: Steven Sr. and Sherri Shepherd
SIBLINGS: Lindsay, Lauren, Cameron, Shane and Sharran
FAVORITE FOOD: Tacos
FAVORITE TV SHOW: "The Cleveland Show"
FAVORITE SUBJECT: History
FAVORITE IU EAST CLASS: M300
FAVORITE IU EAST PROFESSOR: James Barbre
FAVORITE MOVIE: "The Great Debaters"
FAVORITE SONG AND ARTIST/GROUP: "Hurt Me Soul" by Lupe Fiasco
HOBBIES: Playing Xbox 360 and reading
ATHLETE I ADMIRE MOST: Kobe Bryant
NON-ATHLETE I ADMIRE MOST: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Brent Burris | JR | PG | 5-9 | 165 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Home school |
| 5 | Tyler Rigby | JR | G | 6-3 | 195 | Bryant, Ind. | Jay County H.S. |
| 11 | David Sanders | SO | PG | 5-9 | 145 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Beech Grove H.S. |
| 13 | Tyler Hensley | FR | G | 5-8 | 175 | Selma, Ind. | Wapahani H.S. |
| 20 | Steve Shepherd Jr. | SO | G | 6-0 | 210 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Arlington H.S. |
| 21 | Noah Douglas | SR | F | 6-7 | 260 | Indianapolis, Ind. | St. Joseph's College |
| 22 | Bijon Jones | SR | PG | 5-8 | 175 | Jackson, Tenn. | Southeast Missouri State Univ. |
| 30 | Devon Niehoff | SO | F | 6-6 | 200 | Rushville, Ind. | Rushville H.S. |
| 32 | Justin Hawkins | SR | G | 6-1 | 230 | Evansville, Ind. | Kentucky Wesleyan College |
| 42 | Jacobe Edmondson | SR | C | 6-7 | 230 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Ancilla College |
| 43 | Tyler Bauchert | FR | G/F | 6-2 | 180 | Muncie, Ind. | Burris Laboratory School |
| 50 | Will Madison | SO | PF | 6-6 | 205 | Fishers, Ind. | Fishers H.S. |