Only an unforeseen, freak injury or a stunning coach’s decision will keep Shavon Shields from making his 100th consecutive start Tuesday night.
And Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles says not to worry about the latter.
“I promise I’ll start him,” Miles said. “He’d really have to screw it up.”
That seems unlikely from an Academic All-American who’s continued his rise on several Nebraska charts.
The 6-foot-7 Shields, a senior forward, is averaging 15 points, 5.2 rebounds and three assists as Nebraska (9-8, 1-3 Big Ten Conference) hosts Minnesota (6-10, 0-4) at Pinnacle Bank Arena.