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Shahada Wells
Personal information
Born (1999-08-26) August 26, 1999 (age 25)
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolTascosa (Amarillo, Texas)
College
Playing career2024–present
PositionShooting guard
Career history
2024Peja
Career highlights and awards

Shahada Wells (born August 26, 1999) is an American basketball player who last played for Peja of the Kosovo Basketball Superleague. He previously played for the McNeese Cowboys, Tyler Junior College Apaches, UT Arlington Mavericks, and TCU Horned Frogs.

High school career

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Wells attended Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas.[1] As a senior, he averaged 21.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, before committing to play college basketball at Tyler Junior College.[2]

College career

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As a sophomore at Tyler Junior College, Wells averaged 21.6 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.4 steals, being named the player of the year in the region.[3] As a result, he was named a first-team NJCAA All-American.[4]

After graduating from Tyler Junior College, Wells joined the UT Arlington Mavericks. In his only season at UTA, Wells led the team in points, steals, assists, and minutes played, making an immediate impact.[5] Following the season, he entered the transfer portal.

In April 2021, Wells announced that he would be transferring to Texas Christian University to play for the TCU Horned Frogs.[6][7] After playing sparingly during his first season at TCU, he made an impact coming off the bench the following season.[8][9] Following the conclusion of his second season with TCU, Wells entered the transfer portal for a second time.[10]

In April 2023, Wells announced that he would be transferring to McNeese State University to play for the McNeese Cowboys.[11][12] He began the season with multiple games scoring over 30 points, including a 36-point performance against UAB which led to him being named the conference player of the week.[13][14] On December 29, 2023, in a game against Michigan, Wells tallied 30 points, ten rebounds, six assists and five steals, helping lead McNeese to their first victory over a Big Ten program in school history.[15] As a result, he was named the conference player of the week.[16][17] He was also named the national player of the week for his performance.[18] At the conclusion of the regular season, Wells was named the Southland Player of the Year as well as the Newcomer of the Year.[19] Against Nicholls in the Southland championship game, he scored 27 points, helping lead McNeese to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002 and being named tournament MVP.[20][21]

References

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  1. ^ Lanhert, Lance. "One last hurrah: Tascosa seniors Williams, Wells to compete in Austin today". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Adrian (January 27, 2021). "'That young man is a winner': How Shahada Wells is making a name for himself". The Shorthorn. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Hicks, Phil (March 15, 2020). "Apaches Honored: TJC's Shahada Wells, Mike Marquis earn top honors". TylerPaper.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Ogden, Brandon (April 6, 2020). "Tyler Junior College's Shahada Wells named first-team NJCAA All-American". TylerPaper.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "'Lucky No. 13' Tascosa's Wells shines bright for UTA - Press Pass Sports". www.presspass.news. March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "TCU basketball lands UT Arlington transfer Shahada Wells".
  7. ^ Liska, Larissa (April 15, 2021). "Tascosa alum Shahada Wells lands dream spot in Big 12 basketball, signs with TCU". KFDA. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Former Tascosa star Shahada Wells enjoying role with talented TCU - Press Pass Sports". www.presspass.news. March 1, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Tascosa grad Shahada Wells helping TCU reach new heights heading into March Madness". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Tillery, Joe (April 3, 2023). "TCU G Shahada Wells Enters Transfer Portal". Heartland College Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Bonnette, Matthew (April 25, 2023). "TCU transfer Shahada Wells signs with McNeese men's basketball". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Travis, Matthew (April 25, 2023). "Former TCU guard Shahada Wells transfers to McNeese". KPLC. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Gazzolo, Jim (December 1, 2023). "Feels like home: Wells fits with Cowboys". American Press. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Margolius, Justin (December 9, 2023). "Sports Person of the Week - Shahada Wells". KPLC. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "Wells leads McNeese past Michigan 87-76 for first win over Big Ten opponent". NBC Sports. December 30, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Gazzolo, Jim (January 2, 2024). "Back to work with honors: Wells named Player of Week for second time". American Press. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  17. ^ Bonnette, Matthew (January 2, 2024). "Wells racks up SLC, LSWA and national honors". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Bonnette, Matthew (December 5, 2023). "Shahada Wells named USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  19. ^ Gazzolo, Jim (March 9, 2024). "McNeese dominates SLC honors". American Press. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  20. ^ "Wells scores 27 and McNeese beats Nicholls 92-76 for its first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years". San Diego Union-Tribune. March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  21. ^ Gazzolo, Jim (March 15, 2024). "Rising above, Wells makes most of chance". American Press. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
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