Bio

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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.

ALL ABOUT STEVE

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.