Comets waive Shields
Published on June 27, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Houston Comets News Release
HOUSTON (June 27, 2008) - The Houston Comets today announce the waiver of Ashley Shields, the first ever junior college player selected in a WNBA Draft. She was chosen by the Comets in the first round (8th overall) of the 2007 WNBA Draft.
The 5-10 guard is native of Memphis, Tennessee and attended Southwest Tennessee Community College, finishing her junior college career with an average of 25.9 points, 11.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists.
Over the course of 39 WNBA games in two seasons (2007, 2008), Shields posted an average of 4.8 points and 1.1 rebounds.
The Houston Comets host Tamika Catchings and the Indiana Fever during their first and only 2008 regular season visit to Reliant Arena on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Individual game tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase season tickets or group tickets, call 713-627-WNBA. For more information about the Houston Comets, visit www.houstoncomets.com.
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