
Shirrell Ford brings efficient forward play and steady two-way upside for UNCW
In the 2024-25 season, Shirrell Ford logged 18 games for UNCW and posted 7.3 minutes per game, a low-usage role that suggests a developmental piece rather than a finished product. The appeal is the forward frame and the kind of versatility coaches like to mold: she profiles as a tough, energy-first player who can absorb contact, compete on the glass, and grow into a more reliable rotation option. For a team, she looks like a fit if you want size, effort, and upside over instant star power.