2001 - PLAY OFF CHAMPIONS
Duke Shelton
16.7
MINUTES
6.9
POINTS
5.7
REBOUNDS
54.8%
FG%
POSITION:
Forward
HEIGHT:
6'10"
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Ocala, FL
PREVIOUS CLUB:
Elitzur Shomron Passed
Leicester Riders welcomed the arrival of Duke Shelton to their 2023/24 roster midseason.
The American big brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played eight seasons of professional basketball across Europe.
Shelton played two seasons for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. The 6’10” forward averaged a double-double in ten games for the Eagles in the 2021/22 season, logging 14.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.
The 28-year-old’s European experience has seen him compete in Israel, Finland and Slovakia, and now he brings his talents to the East Midlands.
