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Jessica Shepard is a professional WNBA forward known for her rebounding, passing ability, and basketball IQ. She currently plays for the Minnesota Lynx, where she has become a reliable frontcourt presence since entering the league in 2019. With her versatility and consistent performance, Shepard is recognized as one of the WNBA’s most dependable role players.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jessica Shepard |
| Born | September 11, 1996 (Age: 28) |
| Hometown | Fremont, Nebraska, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| College | Nebraska (2015–2017), Notre Dame (2017–2019) |
| WNBA Draft | 2019 – 2nd Round, 16th Overall (Minnesota Lynx) |
| Current Team | Minnesota Lynx |
| Jersey Number | #10 |
| Career Highlights | Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2016), NCAA runner-up (2019), key rebounding and passing forward for Lynx |
Full Name: Jessica Shepard
Born: September 11, 1996, in Fremont, Nebraska, USA.
Grew up in a sports-driven household and quickly became one of the top basketball prospects in Nebraska.
Attended Fremont High School, where she dominated on the court and was rated among the nation’s best recruits.
Named Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year three times (2013, 2014, 2015).
Won a gold medal with USA Basketball U18 at the 2014 FIBA Americas Championship.
Began her college career at University of Nebraska (2015–2017), where she became the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a consistent double-double threat.
Transferred to Notre Dame (2017–2019) and became a key piece of their championship-level roster.
Notable Achievements at Notre Dame:
Helped the Fighting Irish reach the 2019 NCAA Championship Game.
Averaged 16.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in her senior season.
Finished her NCAA career with 2,300+ points and 1,200+ rebounds, ranking among the elite scorers and rebounders in college basketball history.
Drafted: 2019 WNBA Draft, 2nd Round, 16th Overall Pick by the Minnesota Lynx.
Rookie Season (2019): Showed promise but suffered an ACL injury that sidelined her.
Comeback: Returned in 2021 and steadily grew into a reliable rotation player.
Key Strengths: Strong rebounding, interior defense, and court vision as a big who can pass.
2022 Season Highlight: Averaged 8.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, showcasing her all-around impact.
Continues to play an important role for the Lynx frontcourt, contributing toughness and experience.
During the Lynx vs Fever game, Kelsey Mitchell was hit hard on the face by Jessica Shepard. The Lynx star received flagrant foul following review.
Jessica Shepard sets WNBA record with fastest triple-double while dropping 22 pts, 11 rebs, 11 asts in just 21:57s, leading Lynx past Fever 95-90.
The Minnesota Lynx has emerged as the team to beat this season. Despite narrowly missing out on the championship in the previous season, the Lynx have …
