
Nakyel Shelton brings proven, high-volume scoring to LMU
Shelton enters Loyola Marymount after a First Team All-OVC season at Eastern Illinois, where he averaged 17.0 points and finished with nine 20-point games, including a 38-point eruption and a strong late-season run[10][12]. He stands out as a sturdy guard who can score in bunches, hit threes, get to the line efficiently, and contribute across the board; he also has a history of producing at every level, from NJCAA All-America honors to conference-leading impact[10]. The main reason to care: he looks like an immediate plug-in offensive option who can raise a team’s shot creation and toughness[10][6].




