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  Tim Shelton
Tim Shelton

Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Fresno, Calif.

High School:
Clovis West High

Height / Weight:
6-7 / 242

Position:
F

Experience:
HS

A player who can play an inside and out game with his ability to shoot the long-range ball as well as play on the low block... Has a well put-together body and can guard both the shooting guard and small forward positions... Will give opposing teams fits due to his size and length... Is the son of former NBA player Lonnie Shelton.

High School
Underwent knee surgery and played in four games his senior season... As a junior, he led his team to a 30-3 overall record, including a perfect 10-0 mark in the Tri-River Athletic Conference (TRAC), and an appearance in the CIF Division I finals where they fell just three points shy of the state title... In that game, the 2005-06 TRAC co-MVP, recorded 15 points and eight rebounds... Guided Clovis West to a 2006 final national ranking of No. 17 by MaxPreps.com, No. 18 in the USA Today Super 25 poll and No. 21 by SI.com... At a regional level, Clovis West finished No. 4 in the USA Today Regional poll and was rated the fourth-best prep team in California according to MaxPreps.com... Was a McDonald's All-American nominee... Helped Clovis West to the CIF Championship in 2004-05... Calhisports.rivals.com listed him as one of the best players in California, while scout.com described him as a slasher, who is physical, a tough defender, has good foot quickness and a well put-together body... Considered Cal Poly, Fresno State, Mississippi State and Wake Forest before choosing SDSU.