Shields Looks for Spanish League Title This Afternoon

Lincoln - Former Husker great Shavon Shields will look to lead Baskonia to the Spanish ACB title this afternoon, as it takes on Barcelona in the championship game. The final is set for 1 p.m. (central) and fans can watch online at https://www.ftfnext.com/.

Shields, who played for Nebraska from 2013 to 2016, is in his second season with Baskonia and averages 11.6 points per game on 47 percent shooting, including 37 percent from 3-point range. He also chips in 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game for the team in the top division in Spain.

He had 13 points in Baskonia's 75-73 comeback win over Valencia on Sunday, as Baskonia rallied from an early double-figure deficit. This the ninth time that…