Jessica Shepard is a high-IQ, double-double machine who impacts winning on both ends
Shepard is a 6'4" forward whose Notre Dame résumé and pro production point to a rare blend of scoring efficiency, rebounding, and playmaking: at Notre Dame she averaged 15.6 points, ranked 11th in the ACC, shot .565 from the field, and piled up 19 double-doubles, while in the 2026 WNBA season she has been producing 13.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game[3][1]. What makes her stand out is the feel for the game—she reads defenses, can initiate offense, and brings a steady, physical presence; the main context to know is that her value comes less from flash and more from reliable, winning basketball[2][4].
